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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.35, 331.76 and 84.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.35, 331.76 and 84.26 is: 126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.35 : 331.76 = 84.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.35/331.76 = 84.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.35x = 331.76 × 84.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.35x = 27,954.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,954.93/221.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.29

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