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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 333.34 and 85.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 333.34 and 85.30 is: 128.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 333.34 = 85.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/333.34 = 85.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 333.34 × 85.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 28,433.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,433.90/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.01

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