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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.13, 331.68 and 84.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.13, 331.68 and 84.15 is: 126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.13 : 331.68 = 84.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.13/331.68 = 84.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.13x = 331.68 × 84.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.13x = 27,910.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,910.87/221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.22

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