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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.17, 331.60 and 84.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.17, 331.60 and 84.19 is: 126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.17 : 331.60 = 84.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.17/331.60 = 84.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.17x = 331.60 × 84.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.17x = 27,917.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,917.40/221.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.23

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