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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 331.52 and 84.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 331.52 and 84.08 is: 126.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 331.52 = 84.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/331.52 = 84.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 331.52 × 84.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 27,872.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,872.12/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.06

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