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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.13, 331.77 and 84.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.13, 331.77 and 84.27 is: 126.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.13 : 331.77 = 84.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.13/331.77 = 84.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.13x = 331.77 × 84.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.13x = 27,958.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,958.26/221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.43

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