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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.93, 331.49 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.93, 331.49 and 123.42 is: 185.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.93 : 331.49 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.93/331.49 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.93x = 331.49 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.93x = 40,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,912.50/220.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.18

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