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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.08, 329.94 and 83.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.08, 329.94 and 83.12 is: 124.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.08 : 329.94 = 83.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.08/329.94 = 83.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.08x = 329.94 × 83.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.08x = 27,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,422.96/220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.60

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