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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.44, 332.07 and 84.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.44, 332.07 and 84.42 is: 126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.44 : 332.07 = 84.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.44/332.07 = 84.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.44x = 332.07 × 84.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.44x = 28,033.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,033.35/221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.60

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