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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.83, 334.16 and 85.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.83, 334.16 and 85.92 is: 128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.83 : 334.16 = 85.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.83/334.16 = 85.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.83x = 334.16 × 85.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.83x = 28,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,709.36/222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.84

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