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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.48, 332.04 and 84.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.48, 332.04 and 84.53 is: 126.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.48 : 332.04 = 84.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.48/332.04 = 84.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.48x = 332.04 × 84.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.48x = 28,067.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,067.34/221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.73

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