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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.59, 333.86 and 68.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.59, 333.86 and 68.48 is: 102.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.59 : 333.86 = 68.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.59/333.86 = 68.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.59x = 333.86 × 68.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.59x = 22,862.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,862.73/222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.71

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