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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.99, 332.85 and 84.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.99, 332.85 and 84.95 is: 127.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.99 : 332.85 = 84.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.99/332.85 = 84.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.99x = 332.85 × 84.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.99x = 28,273.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,273.94/221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.37

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