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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220, 329.88 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220, 329.88 and 98.24 is: 147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 329.88 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/329.88 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 329.88 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 32,407.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,407.41/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.31

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