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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.55, 333.72 and 68.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.55, 333.72 and 68.42 is: 102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.55 : 333.72 = 68.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.55/333.72 = 68.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.55x = 333.72 × 68.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.55x = 22,833.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,833.12/222.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.60

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