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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.70, 332.45 and 84.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.70, 332.45 and 84.70 is: 127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.70 : 332.45 = 84.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.70/332.45 = 84.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.70x = 332.45 × 84.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.70x = 28,158.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,158.52/221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.01

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