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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.21, 333.11 and 85.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.21, 333.11 and 85.15 is: 127.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.21 : 333.11 = 85.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.21/333.11 = 85.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.21x = 333.11 × 85.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.21x = 28,362.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,362.23/222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.64

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