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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.30, 303.98 and 122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.30, 303.98 and 122.05 is: 168.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.30 : 303.98 = 122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.30/303.98 = 122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.30x = 303.98 × 122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.30x = 37,099.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,099.51/220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.41

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