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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.39, 304.14 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.39, 304.14 and 122.15 is: 168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.39 : 304.14 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.39/304.14 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.39x = 304.14 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.39x = 37,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,149.18/220.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.56

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