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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 332.99 and 85.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 332.99 and 85.09 is: 127.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 332.99 = 85.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/332.99 = 85.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 332.99 × 85.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 28,334.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,334.12/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.56

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