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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.92, 333.01 and 85.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.92, 333.01 and 85.08 is: 127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.92 : 333.01 = 85.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.92/333.01 = 85.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.92x = 333.01 × 85.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.92x = 28,330.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,330.83/221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.67

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