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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.35, 306.88 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.35, 306.88 and 124.11 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.35 : 306.88 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.35/306.88 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.35x = 306.88 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.35x = 38,086.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,086.57/222.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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