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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 333.76 and 85.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 333.76 and 85.52 is: 128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 333.76 = 85.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/333.76 = 85.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 333.76 × 85.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 28,543.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,543.16/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.30

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