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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.53, 333.55 and 85.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.53, 333.55 and 85.51 is: 128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.53 : 333.55 = 85.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.53/333.55 = 85.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.53x = 333.55 × 85.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.53x = 28,522.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,522.38/222.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.18

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