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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.85, 332.79 and 85.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.85, 332.79 and 85.01 is: 127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.85 : 332.79 = 85.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.85/332.79 = 85.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.85x = 332.79 × 85.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.85x = 28,289.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,289.86/221.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.52

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