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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 332.19 and 84.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 332.19 and 84.62 is: 126.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 332.19 = 84.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/332.19 = 84.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 332.19 × 84.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 28,108.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,108.26/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.85

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