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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.80, 332.72 and 84.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.80, 332.72 and 84.96 is: 127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.80 : 332.72 = 84.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.80/332.72 = 84.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.80x = 332.72 × 84.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.80x = 28,268.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,268.10/221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.45

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