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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.63, 333.66 and 85.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.63, 333.66 and 85.53 is: 128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.63 : 333.66 = 85.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.63/333.66 = 85.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.63x = 333.66 × 85.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.63x = 28,537.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,537.94/222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.19

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