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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.20, 330.24 and 83.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.20, 330.24 and 83.16 is: 124.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.20 : 330.24 = 83.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.20/330.24 = 83.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.20x = 330.24 × 83.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.20x = 27,463.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,463.68/220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.72

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