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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.39, 333.55 and 60.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.39, 333.55 and 60.08 is: 90.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.39 : 333.55 = 60.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.39/333.55 = 60.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.39x = 333.55 × 60.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.39x = 20,039.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,039.38/222.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.11

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