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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.13, 332.79 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.13, 332.79 and 124.48 is: 186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.13 : 332.79 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.13/332.79 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.13x = 332.79 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.13x = 41,425.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,425.70/222.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.49

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