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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.24, 330.15 and 83.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.24, 330.15 and 83.25 is: 124.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.24 : 330.15 = 83.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.24/330.15 = 83.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.24x = 330.15 × 83.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.24x = 27,483.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,483.34/220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.79

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