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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.71, 334.02 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.71, 334.02 and 107.22 is: 160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.71 : 334.02 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.71/334.02 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.71x = 334.02 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.71x = 35,813.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,813.62/222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.81

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