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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.44, 333.74 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.44, 333.74 and 85.50 is: 128.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.44 : 333.74 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.44/333.74 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.44x = 333.74 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.44x = 28,534.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,534.34/222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.28

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