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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.36, 330.39 and 83.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.36, 330.39 and 83.41 is: 125.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.36 : 330.39 = 83.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.36/330.39 = 83.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.36x = 330.39 × 83.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.36x = 27,557.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,557.83/220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.06

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