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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 330.64 and 124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 330.64 and 124.24 is: 186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 330.64 = 124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/330.64 = 124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 330.64 × 124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 41,078.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,078.71/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.38

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