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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.46, 306.98 and 124.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.46, 306.98 and 124.21 is: 171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.46 : 306.98 = 124.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.46/306.98 = 124.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.46x = 306.98 × 124.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.46x = 38,129.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,129.99/222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.40

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