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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.20, 330.09 and 83.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.20, 330.09 and 83.15 is: 124.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.20 : 330.09 = 83.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.20/330.09 = 83.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.20x = 330.09 × 83.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.20x = 27,445.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,445.33/220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.64

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