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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 332.78 and 83.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 332.78 and 83.06 is: 124.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 332.78 = 83.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/332.78 = 83.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 332.78 × 83.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 27,639.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,639.88/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.59

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