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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.37, 330.22 and 122.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.37, 330.22 and 122.79 is: 184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.37 : 330.22 = 122.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.37/330.22 = 122.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.37x = 330.22 × 122.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.37x = 40,547.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,547.71/220.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.00

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