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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.18, 332.97 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.18, 332.97 and 106.50 is: 159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.18 : 332.97 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.18/332.97 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.18x = 332.97 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.18x = 35,461.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,461.31/222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.61

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