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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.57, 333.86 and 60.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.57, 333.86 and 60.28 is: 90.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.57 : 333.86 = 60.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.57/333.86 = 60.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.57x = 333.86 × 60.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.57x = 20,123.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,123.94/222.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.42

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