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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.34, 306.82 and 124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.34, 306.82 and 124.09 is: 171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.34 : 306.82 = 124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.34/306.82 = 124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.34x = 306.82 × 124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.34x = 38,073.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,073.29/222.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.24

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