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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.35, 332.09 and 84.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.35, 332.09 and 84.40 is: 126.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.35 : 332.09 = 84.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.35/332.09 = 84.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.35x = 332.09 × 84.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.35x = 28,028.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,028.40/221.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.62

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