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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.93, 334.33 and 85.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.93, 334.33 and 85.97 is: 128.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.93 : 334.33 = 85.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.93/334.33 = 85.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.93x = 334.33 × 85.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.93x = 28,742.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,742.35/222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.93

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