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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.21, 334.81 and 60.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.21, 334.81 and 60.89 is: 91.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.21 : 334.81 = 60.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.21/334.81 = 60.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.21x = 334.81 × 60.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.21x = 20,385.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,385.86/223.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.33

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