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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.44, 306.95 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.44, 306.95 and 124.19 is: 171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.44 : 306.95 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.44/306.95 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.44x = 306.95 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.44x = 38,117.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,117.96/222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.37

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