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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.51, 332.23 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.51, 332.23 and 84.52 is: 126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.51 : 332.23 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.51/332.23 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.51x = 332.23 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.51x = 28,079.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,079.27/221.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.76

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