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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.54, 333.66 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.54, 333.66 and 85.56 is: 128.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.54 : 333.66 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.54/333.66 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.54x = 333.66 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.54x = 28,547.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,547.95/222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.28

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