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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.40, 333.57 and 60.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.40, 333.57 and 60.10 is: 90.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.40 : 333.57 = 60.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.40/333.57 = 60.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.40x = 333.57 × 60.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.40x = 20,046.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,046.95/222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.14

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