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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 330.42 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 330.42 and 124.44 is: 186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 330.42 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/330.42 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 330.42 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 41,117.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,117.46/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.42

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