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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.68, 334.07 and 83.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.68, 334.07 and 83.85 is: 125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.68 : 334.07 = 83.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.68/334.07 = 83.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.68x = 334.07 × 83.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.68x = 28,012.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,012.92/222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.80

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