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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.29, 306.79 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.29, 306.79 and 124.07 is: 171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.29 : 306.79 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.29/306.79 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.29x = 306.79 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.29x = 38,061.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,061.59/222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.23

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