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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.45, 330.40 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.45, 330.40 and 123 is: 184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.45 : 330.40 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.45/330.40 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.45x = 330.40 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.45x = 40,639.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,639.20/220.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.35

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