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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 330.77 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 330.77 and 123.23 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 330.77 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/330.77 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 330.77 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 40,758.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,758.52/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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