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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.25, 331.73 and 84.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.25, 331.73 and 84.27 is: 126.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.25 : 331.73 = 84.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.25/331.73 = 84.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.25x = 331.73 × 84.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.25x = 27,954.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,954.47/221.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.35

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