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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.95, 334.29 and 68.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.95, 334.29 and 68.83 is: 103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.95 : 334.29 = 68.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.95/334.29 = 68.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.95x = 334.29 × 68.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.95x = 23,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,010.48/222.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.21

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