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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 333.69 and 68.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 333.69 and 68.38 is: 102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 333.69 = 68.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/333.69 = 68.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 333.69 × 68.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 22,816.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,816.63/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.56

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