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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.14, 331.52 and 84.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.14, 331.52 and 84.29 is: 126.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.14 : 331.52 = 84.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.14/331.52 = 84.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.14x = 331.52 × 84.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.14x = 27,941.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,941.74/221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.35

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