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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.69, 330.98 and 83.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.69, 330.98 and 83.69 is: 125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.69 : 330.98 = 83.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.69/330.98 = 83.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.69x = 330.98 × 83.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.69x = 27,700.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,700.75/220.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.52

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