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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.80, 334.18 and 60.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.80, 334.18 and 60.49 is: 90.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.80 : 334.18 = 60.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.80/334.18 = 60.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.80x = 334.18 × 60.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.80x = 20,214.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,214.55/222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.73

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