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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.53, 332.35 and 84.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.53, 332.35 and 84.58 is: 126.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.53 : 332.35 = 84.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.53/332.35 = 84.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.53x = 332.35 × 84.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.53x = 28,110.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,110.16/221.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.89

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