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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.94, 331.22 and 84.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.94, 331.22 and 84.08 is: 126.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.94 : 331.22 = 84.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.94/331.22 = 84.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.94x = 331.22 × 84.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.94x = 27,848.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,848.98/220.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.05

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