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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.53, 330.85 and 83.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.53, 330.85 and 83.58 is: 125.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.53 : 330.85 = 83.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.53/330.85 = 83.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.53x = 330.85 × 83.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.53x = 27,650.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,650.37/220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.38

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