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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 331.47 and 84.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 331.47 and 84.09 is: 126.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 331.47 = 84.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/331.47 = 84.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 331.47 × 84.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 27,873.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,873.31/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.03

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