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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.83, 332.92 and 84.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.83, 332.92 and 84.92 is: 127.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.83 : 332.92 = 84.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.83/332.92 = 84.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.83x = 332.92 × 84.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.83x = 28,270.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,270.56/221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.44

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