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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.29, 333.29 and 68.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.29, 333.29 and 68.17 is: 102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.29 : 333.29 = 68.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.29/333.29 = 68.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.29x = 333.29 × 68.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.29x = 22,718.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,718.71/222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.21

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