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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.75, 334.26 and 85.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.75, 334.26 and 85.86 is: 128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.75 : 334.26 = 85.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.75/334.26 = 85.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.75x = 334.26 × 85.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.75x = 28,699.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,699.56/222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.84

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