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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.98, 334.49 and 107.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.98, 334.49 and 107.55 is: 161.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.98 : 334.49 = 107.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.98/334.49 = 107.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.98x = 334.49 × 107.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.98x = 35,973.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,973.86/222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.34

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