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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.38, 330.57 and 124.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.38, 330.57 and 124.17 is: 186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.38 : 330.57 = 124.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.38/330.57 = 124.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.38x = 330.57 × 124.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.38x = 41,046.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,046.88/220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.26

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