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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.50, 333.54 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.50, 333.54 and 85.44 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.50 : 333.54 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.50/333.54 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.50x = 333.54 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.50x = 28,497.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,497.66/222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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