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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.37, 332.11 and 84.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.37, 332.11 and 84.42 is: 126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.37 : 332.11 = 84.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.37/332.11 = 84.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.37x = 332.11 × 84.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.37x = 28,036.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,036.30/221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.65

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