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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.18, 331.78 and 84.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.18, 331.78 and 84.21 is: 126.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.18 : 331.78 = 84.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.18/331.78 = 84.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.18x = 331.78 × 84.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.18x = 27,941.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,941.05/221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.33

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