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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.34, 333.54 and 85.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.34, 333.54 and 85.42 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.34 : 333.54 = 85.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.34/333.54 = 85.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.34x = 333.54 × 85.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.34x = 28,490.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,490.99/222.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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