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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.42, 333.68 and 68.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.42, 333.68 and 68.36 is: 102.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.42 : 333.68 = 68.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.42/333.68 = 68.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.42x = 333.68 × 68.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.42x = 22,808.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,808.35/222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.55

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