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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.06, 333.03 and 85.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.06, 333.03 and 85.07 is: 127.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.06 : 333.03 = 85.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.06/333.03 = 85.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.06x = 333.03 × 85.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.06x = 28,329.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,329.20/222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.57

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