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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.27, 331.85 and 84.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.27, 331.85 and 84.26 is: 126.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.27 : 331.85 = 84.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.27/331.85 = 84.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.27x = 331.85 × 84.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.27x = 27,962.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,962.30/221.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.37

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