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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.60, 330.81 and 83.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.60, 330.81 and 83.59 is: 125.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.60 : 330.81 = 83.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.60/330.81 = 83.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.60x = 330.81 × 83.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.60x = 27,652.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,652.41/220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.35

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