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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.92, 333.11 and 106.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.92, 333.11 and 106.46 is: 159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.92 : 333.11 = 106.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.92/333.11 = 106.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.92x = 333.11 × 106.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.92x = 35,460.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,460.69/221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.79

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