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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.92, 334.41 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.92, 334.41 and 68.86 is: 103.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.92 : 334.41 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.92/334.41 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.92x = 334.41 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.92x = 23,027.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,027.88/222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.30

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