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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.17, 330.17 and 83.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.17, 330.17 and 83.14 is: 124.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.17 : 330.17 = 83.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.17/330.17 = 83.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.17x = 330.17 × 83.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.17x = 27,449.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,449.09/220.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.67

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