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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.35, 333.56 and 68.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.35, 333.56 and 68.29 is: 102.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.35 : 333.56 = 68.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.35/333.56 = 68.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.35x = 333.56 × 68.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.35x = 22,778.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,778.81/222.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.45

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