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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.26, 333.48 and 85.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.26, 333.48 and 85.33 is: 128.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.26 : 333.48 = 85.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.26/333.48 = 85.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.26x = 333.48 × 85.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.26x = 28,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,456.59/222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.04

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