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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.78, 333.93 and 85.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.78, 333.93 and 85.76 is: 128.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.78 : 333.93 = 85.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.78/333.93 = 85.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.78x = 333.93 × 85.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.78x = 28,637.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,637.93/222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.55

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