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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.87, 334.28 and 60.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.87, 334.28 and 60.54 is: 90.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.87 : 334.28 = 60.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.87/334.28 = 60.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.87x = 334.28 × 60.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.87x = 20,236.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,236.81/222.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.80

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