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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.30, 330.58 and 83.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.30, 330.58 and 83.45 is: 125.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.30 : 330.58 = 83.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.30/330.58 = 83.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.30x = 330.58 × 83.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.30x = 27,585.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,585.97/220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.22

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