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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.11, 330.17 and 83.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.11, 330.17 and 83.13 is: 124.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.11 : 330.17 = 83.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.11/330.17 = 83.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.11x = 330.17 × 83.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.11x = 27,446.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,446.62/220.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.70

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