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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 330.86 and 83.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 330.86 and 83.70 is: 125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 330.86 = 83.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/330.86 = 83.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 330.86 × 83.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 27,692.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,692.98/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.52

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