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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.83, 332.79 and 106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.83, 332.79 and 106.21 is: 159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.83 : 332.79 = 106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.83/332.79 = 106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.83x = 332.79 × 106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.83x = 35,345.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,345.63/221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.34

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