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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.86, 334.22 and 85.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.86, 334.22 and 85.80 is: 128.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.86 : 334.22 = 85.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.86/334.22 = 85.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.86x = 334.22 × 85.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.86x = 28,677.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,677.13/222.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.68

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