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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.71, 333.92 and 107.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.71, 333.92 and 107.15 is: 160.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.71 : 333.92 = 107.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.71/333.92 = 107.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.71x = 333.92 × 107.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.71x = 35,778.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,778.13/222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.65

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