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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.37, 332 and 84.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.37, 332 and 84.48 is: 126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.37 : 332 = 84.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.37/332 = 84.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.37x = 332 × 84.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.37x = 28,047.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,047.36/221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.70

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