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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.23, 330.39 and 83.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.23, 330.39 and 83.27 is: 124.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.23 : 330.39 = 83.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.23/330.39 = 83.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.23x = 330.39 × 83.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.23x = 27,512.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,512.52/220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.93

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