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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.49, 330.68 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.49, 330.68 and 122.88 is: 184.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.49 : 330.68 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.49/330.68 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.49x = 330.68 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.49x = 40,633.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,633.96/220.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.29

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