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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.08, 331.49 and 84.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.08, 331.49 and 84.04 is: 126.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.08 : 331.49 = 84.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.08/331.49 = 84.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.08x = 331.49 × 84.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.08x = 27,856.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,856.76/221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.00

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