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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.89, 334.24 and 68.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.89, 334.24 and 68.77 is: 103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.89 : 334.24 = 68.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.89/334.24 = 68.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.89x = 334.24 × 68.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.89x = 22,985.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,985.68/222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.13

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