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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.28, 329.87 and 123.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.28, 329.87 and 123.98 is: 185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.28 : 329.87 = 123.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.28/329.87 = 123.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.28x = 329.87 × 123.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.28x = 40,895.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,895.01/220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.65

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