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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.98, 331.48 and 84.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.98, 331.48 and 84.04 is: 126.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.98 : 331.48 = 84.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.98/331.48 = 84.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.98x = 331.48 × 84.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.98x = 27,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,856.38/220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.06

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