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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 332.37 and 105.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 332.37 and 105.98 is: 158.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 332.37 = 105.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/332.37 = 105.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 332.37 × 105.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 35,222.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,222.91/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.96

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