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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.35, 331.99 and 84.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.35, 331.99 and 84.37 is: 126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.35 : 331.99 = 84.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.35/331.99 = 84.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.35x = 331.99 × 84.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.35x = 28,007.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,007.91/221.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.53

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