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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.03, 330 and 83.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.03, 330 and 83.03 is: 124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.03 : 330 = 83.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.03/330 = 83.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.03x = 330 × 83.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.03x = 27,398.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,398.25/220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.52

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