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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.95, 334.37 and 85.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.95, 334.37 and 85.99 is: 128.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.95 : 334.37 = 85.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.95/334.37 = 85.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.95x = 334.37 × 85.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.95x = 28,752.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,752.48/222.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.97

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