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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.83, 334.29 and 68.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.83, 334.29 and 68.77 is: 103.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.83 : 334.29 = 68.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.83/334.29 = 68.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.83x = 334.29 × 68.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.83x = 22,988.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,988.29/222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.17

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