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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.56, 333.96 and 85.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.56, 333.96 and 85.70 is: 128.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.56 : 333.96 = 85.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.56/333.96 = 85.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.56x = 333.96 × 85.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.56x = 28,620.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,620.37/222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.60

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