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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.75, 332.76 and 84.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.75, 332.76 and 84.80 is: 127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.75 : 332.76 = 84.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.75/332.76 = 84.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.75x = 332.76 × 84.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.75x = 28,216.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,216.38/221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.25

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