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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.02, 333.08 and 85.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.02, 333.08 and 85.08 is: 127.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.02 : 333.08 = 85.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.02/333.08 = 85.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.02x = 333.08 × 85.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.02x = 28,339.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,339.59/222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.64

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