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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.82, 330.60 and 124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.82, 330.60 and 124.46 is: 186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.82 : 330.60 = 124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.82/330.60 = 124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.82x = 330.60 × 124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.82x = 41,146.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,146.48/220.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.33

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