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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.61, 333.92 and 68.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.61, 333.92 and 68.53 is: 102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.61 : 333.92 = 68.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.61/333.92 = 68.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.61x = 333.92 × 68.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.61x = 22,884.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,884.48/222.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.80

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