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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.21, 331.59 and 84.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.21, 331.59 and 84.22 is: 126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.21 : 331.59 = 84.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.21/331.59 = 84.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.21x = 331.59 × 84.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.21x = 27,927.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,927.86/221.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.25

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