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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.05, 331.57 and 84.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.05, 331.57 and 84.07 is: 126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.05 : 331.57 = 84.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.05/331.57 = 84.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.05x = 331.57 × 84.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.05x = 27,873.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,873.43/221.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.10

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