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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.62, 333.72 and 107.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.62, 333.72 and 107.01 is: 160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.62 : 333.72 = 107.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.62/333.72 = 107.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.62x = 333.72 × 107.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.62x = 35,711.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,711.38/222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.42

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