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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.19, 331.58 and 84.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.19, 331.58 and 84.20 is: 126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.19 : 331.58 = 84.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.19/331.58 = 84.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.19x = 331.58 × 84.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.19x = 27,919.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,919.04/221.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.22

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