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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.18, 333.10 and 85.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.18, 333.10 and 85.34 is: 127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.18 : 333.10 = 85.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.18/333.10 = 85.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.18x = 333.10 × 85.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.18x = 28,427.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,427.10/222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.95

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