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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.88, 334.10 and 85.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.88, 334.10 and 85.90 is: 128.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.88 : 334.10 = 85.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.88/334.10 = 85.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.88x = 334.10 × 85.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.88x = 28,699.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,699.19/222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.77

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