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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.23, 333.18 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.23, 333.18 and 106.58 is: 159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.23 : 333.18 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.23/333.18 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.23x = 333.18 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.23x = 35,508.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,508.13/222.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.78

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