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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.48, 332.31 and 84.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.48, 332.31 and 84.47 is: 126.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.48 : 332.31 = 84.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.48/332.31 = 84.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.48x = 332.31 × 84.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.48x = 28,071.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,071.06/221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.75

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