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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.55, 332.19 and 84.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.55, 332.19 and 84.48 is: 126.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.55 : 332.19 = 84.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.55/332.19 = 84.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.55x = 332.19 × 84.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.55x = 28,063.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,063.45/221.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.67

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