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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.81, 332.47 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.81, 332.47 and 106.18 is: 159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.81 : 332.47 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.81/332.47 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.81x = 332.47 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.81x = 35,299.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,299.47/221.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.15

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