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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.11, 331.59 and 84.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.11, 331.59 and 84.09 is: 126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.11 : 331.59 = 84.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.11/331.59 = 84.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.11x = 331.59 × 84.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.11x = 27,881.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,881.32/221.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.10

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