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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.61, 333.89 and 68.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.61, 333.89 and 68.65 is: 102.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.61 : 333.89 = 68.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.61/333.89 = 68.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.61x = 333.89 × 68.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.61x = 22,920.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,920.19/222.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.96

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