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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.19, 330.21 and 83.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.19, 330.21 and 83.12 is: 124.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.19 : 330.21 = 83.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.19/330.21 = 83.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.19x = 330.21 × 83.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.19x = 27,445.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,445.40/220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.65

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