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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 331.62 and 84.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 331.62 and 84.21 is: 126.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 331.62 = 84.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/331.62 = 84.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 331.62 × 84.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 27,925.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,925.72/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.27

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