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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.91, 330 and 83.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.91, 330 and 83.05 is: 124.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.91 : 330 = 83.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.91/330 = 83.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.91x = 330 × 83.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.91x = 27,406.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,406.50/219.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.63

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