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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221, 331.30 and 83.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221, 331.30 and 83.97 is: 125.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221 : 331.30 = 83.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221/331.30 = 83.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221x = 331.30 × 83.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221x = 27,819.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,819.26/221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.88

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