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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 333.74 and 60.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 333.74 and 60.16 is: 90.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 333.74 = 60.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/333.74 = 60.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 333.74 × 60.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 20,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,077.80/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.25

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