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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.18, 333.23 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.18, 333.23 and 106.58 is: 159.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.18 : 333.23 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.18/333.23 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.18x = 333.23 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.18x = 35,513.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,513.45/222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.84

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