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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.28, 331.02 and 122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.28, 331.02 and 122.86 is: 184.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.28 : 331.02 = 122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.28/331.02 = 122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.28x = 331.02 × 122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.28x = 40,669.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,669.12/220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.62

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