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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.35, 333.47 and 85.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.35, 333.47 and 85.36 is: 128.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.35 : 333.47 = 85.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.35/333.47 = 85.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.35x = 333.47 × 85.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.35x = 28,462.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,462.91/222.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.01

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