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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.52, 333.76 and 85.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.52, 333.76 and 85.53 is: 128.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.52 : 333.76 = 85.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.52/333.76 = 85.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.52x = 333.76 × 85.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.52x = 28,544.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,544.40/222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.28

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