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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.61, 330.97 and 83.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.61, 330.97 and 83.65 is: 125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.61 : 330.97 = 83.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.61/330.97 = 83.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.61x = 330.97 × 83.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.61x = 27,685.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,685.64/220.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.50

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