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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.81, 332.78 and 84.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.81, 332.78 and 84.86 is: 127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.81 : 332.78 = 84.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.81/332.78 = 84.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.81x = 332.78 × 84.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.81x = 28,239.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,239.29/221.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.32

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