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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.40, 333.59 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.40, 333.59 and 85.44 is: 128.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.40 : 333.59 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.40/333.59 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.40x = 333.59 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.40x = 28,501.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,501.93/222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.16

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