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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.17, 333.23 and 59.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.17, 333.23 and 59.87 is: 89.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.17 : 333.23 = 59.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.17/333.23 = 59.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.17x = 333.23 × 59.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.17x = 19,948.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,948.51/222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.79

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