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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.26, 330.18 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.26, 330.18 and 124 is: 185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.26 : 330.18 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.26/330.18 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.26x = 330.18 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.26x = 40,942.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,942.32/220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.88

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