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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 332.94 and 85.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 332.94 and 85.11 is: 127.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 332.94 = 85.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/332.94 = 85.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 332.94 × 85.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 28,336.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,336.52/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.64

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