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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.75, 332.48 and 84.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.75, 332.48 and 84.77 is: 127.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.75 : 332.48 = 84.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.75/332.48 = 84.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.75x = 332.48 × 84.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.75x = 28,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,183.91/221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.10

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