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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.50, 304.25 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.50, 304.25 and 127.23 is: 175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 304.25 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/304.25 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 304.25 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 38,709.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,709.09/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.55

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