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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.19, 333.30 and 85.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.19, 333.30 and 85.25 is: 127.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.19 : 333.30 = 85.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.19/333.30 = 85.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.19x = 333.30 × 85.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.19x = 28,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,412.78/222.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.88

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