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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.64, 330.91 and 83.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.64, 330.91 and 83.64 is: 125.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.64 : 330.91 = 83.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.64/330.91 = 83.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.64x = 330.91 × 83.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.64x = 27,676.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,676.18/220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.44

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