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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.99, 333.15 and 83.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.99, 333.15 and 83.29 is: 124.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.99 : 333.15 = 83.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.99/333.15 = 83.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.99x = 333.15 × 83.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.99x = 27,747.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,747.54/221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.99

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