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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.80, 334.17 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.80, 334.17 and 68.72 is: 103.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.80 : 334.17 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.80/334.17 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.80x = 334.17 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.80x = 22,962.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,962.49/222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.07

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