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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.98, 332.72 and 84.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.98, 332.72 and 84.97 is: 127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.98 : 332.72 = 84.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.98/332.72 = 84.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.98x = 332.72 × 84.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.98x = 28,270.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,270.28/221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.35

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