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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.78, 332.49 and 82.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.78, 332.49 and 82.88 is: 124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.78 : 332.49 = 82.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.78/332.49 = 82.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.78x = 332.49 × 82.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.78x = 27,556.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,556.93/221.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.25

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