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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.79, 331.34 and 83.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.79, 331.34 and 83.84 is: 125.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.79 : 331.34 = 83.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.79/331.34 = 83.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.79x = 331.34 × 83.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.79x = 27,777.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,777.47/220.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.81

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