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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.82, 334.26 and 68.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.82, 334.26 and 68.74 is: 103.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.82 : 334.26 = 68.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.82/334.26 = 68.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.82x = 334.26 × 68.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.82x = 22,977.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,977.03/222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.12

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