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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.64, 331.00 and 83.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.64, 331.00 and 83.68 is: 125.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.64 : 331.00 = 83.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.64/331.00 = 83.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.64x = 331.00 × 83.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.64x = 27,697.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,697.04/220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.53

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