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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.89, 334.29 and 85.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.89, 334.29 and 85.89 is: 128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.89 : 334.29 = 85.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.89/334.29 = 85.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.89x = 334.29 × 85.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.89x = 28,711.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,711.74/222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.82

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