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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.87, 334.28 and 60.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.87, 334.28 and 60.56 is: 90.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.87 : 334.28 = 60.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.87/334.28 = 60.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.87x = 334.28 × 60.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.87x = 20,242.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,242.02/222.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.82

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