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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.71, 334.04 and 60.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.71, 334.04 and 60.37 is: 90.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.71 : 334.04 = 60.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.71/334.04 = 60.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.71x = 334.04 × 60.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.71x = 20,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,165.99/222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.55

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