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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.18, 333.42 and 85.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.18, 333.42 and 85.23 is: 127.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.18 : 333.42 = 85.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.18/333.42 = 85.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.18x = 333.42 × 85.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.18x = 28,417.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,417.39/222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.90

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