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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 332.23 and 84.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 332.23 and 84.50 is: 126.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 332.23 = 84.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/332.23 = 84.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 332.23 × 84.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 28,073.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,073.44/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.77

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