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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.90, 334.08 and 85.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.90, 334.08 and 85.83 is: 128.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.90 : 334.08 = 85.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.90/334.08 = 85.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.90x = 334.08 × 85.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.90x = 28,674.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,674.09/222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.64

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