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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.44, 330.61 and 83.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.44, 330.61 and 83.46 is: 125.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.44 : 330.61 = 83.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.44/330.61 = 83.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.44x = 330.61 × 83.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.44x = 27,592.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,592.71/220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.17

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