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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.74, 333.97 and 68.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.74, 333.97 and 68.61 is: 102.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.74 : 333.97 = 68.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.74/333.97 = 68.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.74x = 333.97 × 68.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.74x = 22,913.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,913.68/222.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.87

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