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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.93, 334.43 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.93, 334.43 and 86.16 is: 129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.93 : 334.43 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.93/334.43 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.93x = 334.43 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.93x = 28,814.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,814.49/222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.25

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