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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.48, 304.26 and 122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.48, 304.26 and 122.23 is: 168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.48 : 304.26 = 122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.48/304.26 = 122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.48x = 304.26 × 122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.48x = 37,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,189.70/220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.68

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