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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.36, 331.96 and 84.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.36, 331.96 and 84.34 is: 126.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.36 : 331.96 = 84.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.36/331.96 = 84.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.36x = 331.96 × 84.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.36x = 27,995.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,995.85/221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.47

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