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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 331.70 and 84.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 331.70 and 84.20 is: 126.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 331.70 = 84.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/331.70 = 84.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 331.70 × 84.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 27,929.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,929.14/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.28

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