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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.62, 332.44 and 84.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.62, 332.44 and 84.62 is: 126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.62 : 332.44 = 84.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.62/332.44 = 84.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.62x = 332.44 × 84.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.62x = 28,131.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,131.07/221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.93

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