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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.38, 330.59 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.38, 330.59 and 122.91 is: 184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.38 : 330.59 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.38/330.59 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.38x = 330.59 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.38x = 40,632.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,632.82/220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.38

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