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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.43, 333.36 and 106.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.43, 333.36 and 106.78 is: 160.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.43 : 333.36 = 106.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.43/333.36 = 106.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.43x = 333.36 × 106.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.43x = 35,596.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,596.18/222.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.03

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