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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.11, 333.19 and 59.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.11, 333.19 and 59.80 is: 89.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.11 : 333.19 = 59.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.11/333.19 = 59.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.11x = 333.19 × 59.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.11x = 19,924.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,924.76/222.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.71

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