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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.63, 332.19 and 105.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.63, 332.19 and 105.98 is: 158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.63 : 332.19 = 105.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.63/332.19 = 105.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.63x = 332.19 × 105.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.63x = 35,203.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,203.31/221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.84

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