Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.08, 333.12 and 108
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 222.08, 333.12 and 108 is: 162
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222.08 : 333.12 = 108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222.08/333.12 = 108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222.08x = 333.12 × 108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222.08x = 35,976.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,976.96/222.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162
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