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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.98, 331.35 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.98, 331.35 and 84.06 is: 126.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.98 : 331.35 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.98/331.35 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.98x = 331.35 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.98x = 27,854.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,854.49/220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.05

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