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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.25, 330.17 and 83.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.25, 330.17 and 83.30 is: 124.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.25 : 330.17 = 83.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.25/330.17 = 83.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.25x = 330.17 × 83.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.25x = 27,501.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,501.72/220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.87

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