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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 330.74 and 83.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 330.74 and 83.59 is: 125.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 330.74 = 83.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/330.74 = 83.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 330.74 × 83.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 27,644.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,644.90/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.31

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