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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.80, 330.98 and 123.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.80, 330.98 and 123.34 is: 184.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.80 : 330.98 = 123.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.80/330.98 = 123.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.80x = 330.98 × 123.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.80x = 40,824.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,824.60/220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.90

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