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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.56, 333.74 and 68.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.56, 333.74 and 68.45 is: 102.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.56 : 333.74 = 68.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.56/333.74 = 68.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.56x = 333.74 × 68.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.56x = 22,844.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,844.50/222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.65

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