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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.50, 332.38 and 84.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.50, 332.38 and 84.66 is: 127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.50 : 332.38 = 84.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.50/332.38 = 84.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.50x = 332.38 × 84.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.50x = 28,138.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,138.38/221.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.04

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