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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.31, 333.25 and 85.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.31, 333.25 and 85.25 is: 127.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.31 : 333.25 = 85.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.31/333.25 = 85.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.31x = 333.25 × 85.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.31x = 28,410.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,410.18/222.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.79

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