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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.77, 334.04 and 85.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.77, 334.04 and 85.71 is: 128.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.77 : 334.04 = 85.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.77/334.04 = 85.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.77x = 334.04 × 85.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.77x = 28,630.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,630.57/222.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.52

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