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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.47, 330.30 and 122.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.47, 330.30 and 122.87 is: 184.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.47 : 330.30 = 122.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.47/330.30 = 122.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.47x = 330.30 × 122.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.47x = 40,582.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,582.31/220.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.07

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