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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.96, 330 and 83.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.96, 330 and 83.01 is: 124.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.96 : 330 = 83.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.96/330 = 83.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.96x = 330 × 83.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.96x = 27,393.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,393.30/219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.54

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