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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.94, 333 and 85.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.94, 333 and 85.01 is: 127.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.94 : 333 = 85.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.94/333 = 85.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.94x = 333 × 85.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.94x = 28,306.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,306.67/221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.54

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