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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.37, 332.08 and 84.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.37, 332.08 and 84.38 is: 126.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.37 : 332.08 = 84.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.37/332.08 = 84.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.37x = 332.08 × 84.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.37x = 28,020.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,020.70/221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.58

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