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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.94, 334.42 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.94, 334.42 and 68.86 is: 103.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.94 : 334.42 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.94/334.42 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.94x = 334.42 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.94x = 23,028.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,028.16/222.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.29

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