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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.92, 332.82 and 84.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.92, 332.82 and 84.97 is: 127.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.92 : 332.82 = 84.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.92/332.82 = 84.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.92x = 332.82 × 84.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.92x = 28,280.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,280.13/221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.44

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