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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.47, 333.72 and 85.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.47, 333.72 and 85.37 is: 128.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.47 : 333.72 = 85.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.47/333.72 = 85.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.47x = 333.72 × 85.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.47x = 28,489.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,489.68/222.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.06

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