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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 307.03 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 307.03 and 124.26 is: 171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 307.03 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/307.03 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 307.03 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 38,149.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,149.39/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.47

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