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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.58, 330.95 and 122.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.58, 330.95 and 122.95 is: 184.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.58 : 330.95 = 122.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.58/330.95 = 122.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.58x = 330.95 × 122.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.58x = 40,689.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,689.78/220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.47

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