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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.52, 304.31 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.52, 304.31 and 122.28 is: 168.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.52 : 304.31 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.52/304.31 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.52x = 304.31 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.52x = 37,209.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,209.20/220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.73

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