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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.55, 330.71 and 83.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.55, 330.71 and 83.55 is: 125.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.55 : 330.71 = 83.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.55/330.71 = 83.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.55x = 330.71 × 83.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.55x = 27,630.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,630.82/220.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.28

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