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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.67, 333.88 and 85.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.67, 333.88 and 85.60 is: 128.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.67 : 333.88 = 85.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.67/333.88 = 85.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.67x = 333.88 × 85.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.67x = 28,580.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,580.33/222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.35

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