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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 330.40 and 83.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 330.40 and 83.33 is: 124.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 330.40 = 83.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/330.40 = 83.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 330.40 × 83.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 27,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,532.16/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.96

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