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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.59, 334.01 and 85.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.59, 334.01 and 85.69 is: 128.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.59 : 334.01 = 85.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.59/334.01 = 85.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.59x = 334.01 × 85.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.59x = 28,619.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,619.22/222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.57

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