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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.08, 333.13 and 59.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.08, 333.13 and 59.77 is: 89.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.08 : 333.13 = 59.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.08/333.13 = 59.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.08x = 333.13 × 59.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.08x = 19,909.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,909.22/222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.65

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