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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.83, 331.24 and 83.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.83, 331.24 and 83.84 is: 125.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.83 : 331.24 = 83.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.83/331.24 = 83.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.83x = 331.24 × 83.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.83x = 27,771.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,771.47/220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.76

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