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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.38, 304.13 and 122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.38, 304.13 and 122.14 is: 168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.38 : 304.13 = 122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.38/304.13 = 122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.38x = 304.13 × 122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.38x = 37,145.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,145.98/220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.55

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