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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.26, 332.89 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.26, 332.89 and 106.79 is: 159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.26 : 332.89 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.26/332.89 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.26x = 332.89 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.26x = 35,549.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,549.89/222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.95

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