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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.09, 331.23 and 123.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.09, 331.23 and 123.47 is: 184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.09 : 331.23 = 123.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.09/331.23 = 123.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.09x = 331.23 × 123.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.09x = 40,896.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,896.32/221.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.98

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