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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.92, 331.55 and 82.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.92, 331.55 and 82.23 is: 123.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.92 : 331.55 = 82.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.92/331.55 = 82.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.92x = 331.55 × 82.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.92x = 27,262.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,262.53/220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.40

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