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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.70, 333.98 and 107.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.70, 333.98 and 107.08 is: 160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.70 : 333.98 = 107.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.70/333.98 = 107.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.70x = 333.98 × 107.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.70x = 35,762.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,762.58/222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.59

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