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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.58, 333.73 and 68.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.58, 333.73 and 68.47 is: 102.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.58 : 333.73 = 68.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.58/333.73 = 68.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.58x = 333.73 × 68.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.58x = 22,850.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,850.49/222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.66

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