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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.33, 333.46 and 59.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.33, 333.46 and 59.97 is: 89.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.33 : 333.46 = 59.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.33/333.46 = 59.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.33x = 333.46 × 59.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.33x = 19,998.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,998.92/222.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.95

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