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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.83, 334.25 and 60.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.83, 334.25 and 60.53 is: 90.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.83 : 334.25 = 60.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.83/334.25 = 60.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.83x = 334.25 × 60.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.83x = 20,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,232.69/222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.80

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