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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.31, 330.20 and 83.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.31, 330.20 and 83.21 is: 124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.31 : 330.20 = 83.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.31/330.20 = 83.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.31x = 330.20 × 83.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.31x = 27,475.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,475.53/220.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.71

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