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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.99, 332.96 and 85.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.99, 332.96 and 85.01 is: 127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.99 : 332.96 = 85.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.99/332.96 = 85.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.99x = 332.96 × 85.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.99x = 28,302.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,302.84/221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.50

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