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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.27, 333.29 and 85.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.27, 333.29 and 85.21 is: 127.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.27 : 333.29 = 85.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.27/333.29 = 85.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.27x = 333.29 × 85.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.27x = 28,399.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,399.64/222.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.77

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