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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.65, 330.93 and 83.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.65, 330.93 and 83.67 is: 125.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.65 : 330.93 = 83.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.65/330.93 = 83.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.65x = 330.93 × 83.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.65x = 27,688.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,688.91/220.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.49

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