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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.05, 330.05 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.05, 330.05 and 98.31 is: 147.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.05 : 330.05 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.05/330.05 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.05x = 330.05 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.05x = 32,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,446.72/220.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.45

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