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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.47, 332.22 and 82.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.47, 332.22 and 82.66 is: 124.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.47 : 332.22 = 82.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.47/332.22 = 82.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.47x = 332.22 × 82.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.47x = 27,461.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,461.31/221.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.00

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