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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.49, 304.27 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.49, 304.27 and 122.24 is: 168.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.49 : 304.27 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.49/304.27 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.49x = 304.27 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.49x = 37,194.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,194.42/220.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.69

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