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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.28, 333.47 and 85.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.28, 333.47 and 85.33 is: 128.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.28 : 333.47 = 85.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.28/333.47 = 85.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.28x = 333.47 × 85.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.28x = 28,454.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,454.37/222.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.01

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