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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.22, 363.34 and 68.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.22, 363.34 and 68.90 is: 103.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.22 : 363.34 = 68.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.22/363.34 = 68.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.22x = 363.34 × 68.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.22x = 25,032.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,032.14/242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.34

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