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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.36, 333.55 and 68.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.36, 333.55 and 68.28 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.36 : 333.55 = 68.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.36/333.55 = 68.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.36x = 333.55 × 68.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.36x = 22,774.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,774.45/222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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