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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.28, 330.44 and 83.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.28, 330.44 and 83.32 is: 124.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.28 : 330.44 = 83.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.28/330.44 = 83.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.28x = 330.44 × 83.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.28x = 27,532.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,532.26/220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.99

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