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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.44, 333.78 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.44, 333.78 and 108.44 is: 162.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.44 : 333.78 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.44/333.78 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.44x = 333.78 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.44x = 36,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,193.86/222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.71

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