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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.25, 306.71 and 124.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.25, 306.71 and 124.01 is: 171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.25 : 306.71 = 124.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.25/306.71 = 124.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.25x = 306.71 × 124.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.25x = 38,035.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,035.11/222.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.14

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