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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.02, 330.05 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.02, 330.05 and 123.63 is: 185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.02 : 330.05 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.02/330.05 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.02x = 330.05 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.02x = 40,804.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,804.08/220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.46

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