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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.42, 333.62 and 60.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.42, 333.62 and 60.08 is: 90.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.42 : 333.62 = 60.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.42/333.62 = 60.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.42x = 333.62 × 60.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.42x = 20,043.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,043.89/222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.12

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