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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.48, 331.98 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.48, 331.98 and 105.80 is: 158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.48 : 331.98 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.48/331.98 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.48x = 331.98 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.48x = 35,123.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,123.48/221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.59

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