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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.55, 304.37 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.55, 304.37 and 122.32 is: 168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.55 : 304.37 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.55/304.37 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.55x = 304.37 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.55x = 37,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,230.08/220.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.80

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