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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 330.56 and 83.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 330.56 and 83.40 is: 125.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 330.56 = 83.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/330.56 = 83.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 330.56 × 83.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 27,570.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,570.62/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.09

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