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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.27, 303.97 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.27, 303.97 and 122.01 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.27 : 303.97 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.27/303.97 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.27x = 303.97 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.27x = 37,088.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,088.98/220.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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