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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.62, 333.92 and 85.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.62, 333.92 and 85.66 is: 128.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.62 : 333.92 = 85.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.62/333.92 = 85.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.62x = 333.92 × 85.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.62x = 28,602.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,602.97/222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.49

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