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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.38, 330.60 and 83.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.38, 330.60 and 83.49 is: 125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.38 : 330.60 = 83.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.38/330.60 = 83.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.38x = 330.60 × 83.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.38x = 27,601.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,601.79/220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.25

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