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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.47, 332.25 and 84.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.47, 332.25 and 84.51 is: 126.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.47 : 332.25 = 84.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.47/332.25 = 84.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.47x = 332.25 × 84.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.47x = 28,078.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,078.61/221.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.78

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