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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.03, 331.51 and 84.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.03, 331.51 and 84.08 is: 126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.03 : 331.51 = 84.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.03/331.51 = 84.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.03x = 331.51 × 84.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.03x = 27,871.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,871.49/221.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.10

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