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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.66, 333.98 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.66, 333.98 and 68.58 is: 102.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.66 : 333.98 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.66/333.98 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.66x = 333.98 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.66x = 22,904.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,904.01/222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.87

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