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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.42, 333.57 and 85.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.42, 333.57 and 85.47 is: 128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.42 : 333.57 = 85.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.42/333.57 = 85.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.42x = 333.57 × 85.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.42x = 28,510.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,510.23/222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.18

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