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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.04, 330.20 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.04, 330.20 and 98.31 is: 147.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.04 : 330.20 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.04/330.20 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.04x = 330.20 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.04x = 32,461.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,461.96/220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.53

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