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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.07, 329.90 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.07, 329.90 and 98.23 is: 147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.07 : 329.90 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.07/329.90 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.07x = 329.90 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.07x = 32,404.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,404.76/220.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.25

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