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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.36, 304.11 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.36, 304.11 and 122.13 is: 168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.36 : 304.11 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.36/304.11 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.36x = 304.11 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.36x = 37,140.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,140.95/220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.55

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