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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220, 330.14 and 83.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220, 330.14 and 83.16 is: 124.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 330.14 = 83.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/330.14 = 83.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 330.14 × 83.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 27,454.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,454.44/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.79

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