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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.83, 334.24 and 60.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.83, 334.24 and 60.51 is: 90.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.83 : 334.24 = 60.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.83/334.24 = 60.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.83x = 334.24 × 60.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.83x = 20,226.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,226.39/222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.77

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