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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 333.59 and 106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 333.59 and 106.82 is: 160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 333.59 = 106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/333.59 = 106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 333.59 × 106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 35,632.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,632.42/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.16

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