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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.16, 330.12 and 83.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.16, 330.12 and 83.21 is: 124.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.16 : 330.12 = 83.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.16/330.12 = 83.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.16x = 330.12 × 83.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.16x = 27,467.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,467.63/220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.76

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