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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.26, 331.72 and 82.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.26, 331.72 and 82.40 is: 123.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.26 : 331.72 = 82.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.26/331.72 = 82.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.26x = 331.72 × 82.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.26x = 27,333.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,333.73/221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.54

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