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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.79, 331.33 and 83.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.79, 331.33 and 83.85 is: 125.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.79 : 331.33 = 83.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.79/331.33 = 83.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.79x = 331.33 × 83.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.79x = 27,781.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,781.81/220.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.83

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