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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.40, 331.83 and 84.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.40, 331.83 and 84.33 is: 126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.40 : 331.83 = 84.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.40/331.83 = 84.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.40x = 331.83 × 84.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.40x = 27,983.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,983.22/221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.39

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