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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.45, 333.69 and 60.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.45, 333.69 and 60.15 is: 90.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.45 : 333.69 = 60.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.45/333.69 = 60.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.45x = 333.69 × 60.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.45x = 20,071.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,071.45/222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.23

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