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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.09, 333.09 and 59.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.09, 333.09 and 59.78 is: 89.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.09 : 333.09 = 59.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.09/333.09 = 59.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.09x = 333.09 × 59.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.09x = 19,911.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,911.44/222.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.65

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