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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.72, 334.13 and 68.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.72, 334.13 and 68.65 is: 102.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.72 : 334.13 = 68.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.72/334.13 = 68.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.72x = 334.13 × 68.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.72x = 22,936.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,936.85/222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.99

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