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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.26, 333.37 and 85.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.26, 333.37 and 85.32 is: 127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.26 : 333.37 = 85.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.26/333.37 = 85.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.26x = 333.37 × 85.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.26x = 28,441.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,441.66/222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.97

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