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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.30, 333.36 and 85.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.30, 333.36 and 85.35 is: 127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.30 : 333.36 = 85.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.30/333.36 = 85.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.30x = 333.36 × 85.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.30x = 28,452.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,452.28/222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.99

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