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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.29, 333.44 and 85.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.29, 333.44 and 85.31 is: 127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.29 : 333.44 = 85.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.29/333.44 = 85.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.29x = 333.44 × 85.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.29x = 28,445.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,445.77/222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.97

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