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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.49, 333.55 and 85.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.49, 333.55 and 85.47 is: 128.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.49 : 333.55 = 85.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.49/333.55 = 85.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.49x = 333.55 × 85.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.49x = 28,508.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,508.52/222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.13

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