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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.37, 330.20 and 122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.37, 330.20 and 122.81 is: 184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.37 : 330.20 = 122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.37/330.20 = 122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.37x = 330.20 × 122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.37x = 40,551.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,551.86/220.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.02

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