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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.48, 330.39 and 122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.48, 330.39 and 122.77 is: 183.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.48 : 330.39 = 122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.48/330.39 = 122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.48x = 330.39 × 122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.48x = 40,561.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,561.98/220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.97

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