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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.72, 330.80 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.72, 330.80 and 123.04 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.72 : 330.80 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.72/330.80 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.72x = 330.80 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.72x = 40,701.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,701.63/220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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