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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 304.44 and 122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 304.44 and 122.36 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 304.44 = 122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/304.44 = 122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 304.44 × 122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 37,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,249.30/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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