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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.65, 332.49 and 84.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.65, 332.49 and 84.67 is: 127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.65 : 332.49 = 84.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.65/332.49 = 84.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.65x = 332.49 × 84.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.65x = 28,151.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,151.93/221.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.01

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