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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.56, 333.72 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.56, 333.72 and 105.32 is: 157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.56 : 333.72 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.56/333.72 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.56x = 333.72 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.56x = 35,147.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,147.39/222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.92

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