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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.29, 331.94 and 84.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.29, 331.94 and 84.30 is: 126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.29 : 331.94 = 84.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.29/331.94 = 84.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.29x = 331.94 × 84.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.29x = 27,982.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,982.54/221.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.45

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