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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.95, 332.65 and 84.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.95, 332.65 and 84.90 is: 127.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.95 : 332.65 = 84.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.95/332.65 = 84.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.95x = 332.65 × 84.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.95x = 28,241.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,241.99/221.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.24

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