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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 333.14 and 85.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 333.14 and 85.05 is: 127.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 333.14 = 85.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/333.14 = 85.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 333.14 × 85.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 28,333.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,333.13/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.56

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