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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.69, 334.05 and 60.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.69, 334.05 and 60.38 is: 90.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.69 : 334.05 = 60.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.69/334.05 = 60.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.69x = 334.05 × 60.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.69x = 20,168.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,168.27/222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.57

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