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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.07, 329.94 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.07, 329.94 and 98.42 is: 147.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.07 : 329.94 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.07/329.94 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.07x = 329.94 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.07x = 32,472.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,472.69/220.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.56

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