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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.36, 330.46 and 83.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.36, 330.46 and 83.34 is: 124.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.36 : 330.46 = 83.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.36/330.46 = 83.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.36x = 330.46 × 83.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.36x = 27,538.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,538.88/220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.97

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