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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.74, 330.98 and 83.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.74, 330.98 and 83.82 is: 125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.74 : 330.98 = 83.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.74/330.98 = 83.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.74x = 330.98 × 83.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.74x = 27,742.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,742.74/220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.68

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