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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.25, 333.21 and 106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.25, 333.21 and 106.66 is: 159.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.25 : 333.21 = 106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.25/333.21 = 106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.25x = 333.21 × 106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.25x = 35,540.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,540.18/222.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.91

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