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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.97, 334.49 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.97, 334.49 and 68.86 is: 103.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.97 : 334.49 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.97/334.49 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.97x = 334.49 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.97x = 23,032.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,032.98/222.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.30

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