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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.29, 330.45 and 83.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.29, 330.45 and 83.31 is: 124.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.29 : 330.45 = 83.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.29/330.45 = 83.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.29x = 330.45 × 83.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.29x = 27,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,528.24/220.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.97

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