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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.58, 333.92 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.58, 333.92 and 68.52 is: 102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.58 : 333.92 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.58/333.92 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.58x = 333.92 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.58x = 22,880.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,880.20/222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.80

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