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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.89, 331.35 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.89, 331.35 and 123.39 is: 185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.89 : 331.35 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.89/331.35 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.89x = 331.35 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.89x = 40,885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,885.28/220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.09

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