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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.06, 329.82 and 123.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.06, 329.82 and 123.58 is: 185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.06 : 329.82 = 123.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.06/329.82 = 123.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.06x = 329.82 × 123.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.06x = 40,759.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,759.16/220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.22

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