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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 333.45 and 106.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 333.45 and 106.61 is: 159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 333.45 = 106.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/333.45 = 106.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 333.45 × 106.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 35,547.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,547.44/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.95

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