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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.62, 334.02 and 85.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.62, 334.02 and 85.65 is: 128.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.62 : 334.02 = 85.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.62/334.02 = 85.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.62x = 334.02 × 85.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.62x = 28,607.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,607.14/222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.51

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