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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.91, 332.74 and 84.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.91, 332.74 and 84.87 is: 127.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.91 : 332.74 = 84.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.91/332.74 = 84.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.91x = 332.74 × 84.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.91x = 28,241.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,241.10/221.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.27

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