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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.50, 333.67 and 68.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.50, 333.67 and 68.45 is: 102.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.50 : 333.67 = 68.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.50/333.67 = 68.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.50x = 333.67 × 68.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.50x = 22,838.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,838.00/222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.64

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