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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.28, 330.39 and 83.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.28, 330.39 and 83.26 is: 124.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.28 : 330.39 = 83.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.28/330.39 = 83.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.28x = 330.39 × 83.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.28x = 27,506.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,506.20/220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.87

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