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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 330 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 330 and 124.08 is: 185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 330 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/330 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 330 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 40,946.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,946.40/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.78

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