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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.32, 331.99 and 84.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.32, 331.99 and 84.43 is: 126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.32 : 331.99 = 84.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.32/331.99 = 84.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.32x = 331.99 × 84.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.32x = 28,029.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,029.92/221.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.65

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