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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.72, 334.24 and 85.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.72, 334.24 and 85.80 is: 128.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.72 : 334.24 = 85.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.72/334.24 = 85.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.72x = 334.24 × 85.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.72x = 28,677.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,677.79/222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.76

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