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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.51, 333.59 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.51, 333.59 and 68.34 is: 102.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.51 : 333.59 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.51/333.59 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.51x = 333.59 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.51x = 22,799.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,799.03/222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.46

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