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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 331 and 83.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 331 and 83.78 is: 125.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 331 = 83.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/331 = 83.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 331 × 83.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 27,731.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,731.18/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.55

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