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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.70, 332.40 and 84.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.70, 332.40 and 84.69 is: 126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.70 : 332.40 = 84.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.70/332.40 = 84.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.70x = 332.40 × 84.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.70x = 28,150.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,150.96/221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.98

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