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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.46, 304.23 and 122.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.46, 304.23 and 122.21 is: 168.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.46 : 304.23 = 122.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.46/304.23 = 122.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.46x = 304.23 × 122.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.46x = 37,178.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,178.43/220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.64

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