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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.82, 332.75 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.82, 332.75 and 106.29 is: 159.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.82 : 332.75 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.82/332.75 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.82x = 332.75 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.82x = 35,367.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,367.47/221.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.44

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