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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.09, 333.14 and 59.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.09, 333.14 and 59.77 is: 89.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.09 : 333.14 = 59.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.09/333.14 = 59.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.09x = 333.14 × 59.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.09x = 19,911.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,911.90/222.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.66

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