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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.20, 333.26 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.20, 333.26 and 68.12 is: 102.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.20 : 333.26 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.20/333.26 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.20x = 333.26 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.20x = 22,701.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,701.67/222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.17

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