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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.87, 334.38 and 107.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.87, 334.38 and 107.29 is: 160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.87 : 334.38 = 107.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.87/334.38 = 107.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.87x = 334.38 × 107.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.87x = 35,873.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,873.97/222.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.96

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