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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.28, 330.14 and 83.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.28, 330.14 and 83.20 is: 124.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.28 : 330.14 = 83.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.28/330.14 = 83.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.28x = 330.14 × 83.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.28x = 27,467.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,467.65/220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.69

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