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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.37, 330.37 and 83.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.37, 330.37 and 83.34 is: 124.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.37 : 330.37 = 83.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.37/330.37 = 83.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.37x = 330.37 × 83.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.37x = 27,530.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,530.97/220.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.93

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