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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.65, 333.98 and 60.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.65, 333.98 and 60.33 is: 90.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.65 : 333.98 = 60.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.65/333.98 = 60.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.65x = 333.98 × 60.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.65x = 20,149.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,149.01/222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.50

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