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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 330.96 and 83.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 330.96 and 83.64 is: 125.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 330.96 = 83.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/330.96 = 83.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 330.96 × 83.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 27,681.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,681.49/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.44

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