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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.33, 333.48 and 68.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.33, 333.48 and 68.25 is: 102.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.33 : 333.48 = 68.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.33/333.48 = 68.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.33x = 333.48 × 68.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.33x = 22,760.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760.29/222.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.37

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