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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.74, 334.08 and 105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.74, 334.08 and 105.58 is: 158.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.74 : 334.08 = 105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.74/334.08 = 105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.74x = 334.08 × 105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.74x = 35,272.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,272.17/222.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.36

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