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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.96, 334.39 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.96, 334.39 and 60.60 is: 90.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.96 : 334.39 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.96/334.39 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.96x = 334.39 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.96x = 20,264.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,264.03/222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.89

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