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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.97, 330.05 and 98.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.97, 330.05 and 98.25 is: 147.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.97 : 330.05 = 98.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.97/330.05 = 98.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.97x = 330.05 × 98.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.97x = 32,427.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,427.41/219.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.42

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