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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220, 329.82 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220, 329.82 and 98.20 is: 147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 329.82 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/329.82 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 329.82 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 32,388.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,388.32/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.22

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