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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.88, 334.43 and 107.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.88, 334.43 and 107.46 is: 161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.88 : 334.43 = 107.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.88/334.43 = 107.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.88x = 334.43 × 107.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.88x = 35,937.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,937.85/222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.24

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