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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 332.75 and 84.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 332.75 and 84.72 is: 127.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 332.75 = 84.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/332.75 = 84.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 332.75 × 84.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 28,190.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,190.16/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.08

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