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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.57, 332.13 and 84.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.57, 332.13 and 84.51 is: 126.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.57 : 332.13 = 84.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.57/332.13 = 84.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.57x = 332.13 × 84.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.57x = 28,068.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,068.62/221.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.68

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