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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.08, 330.16 and 98.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.08, 330.16 and 98.32 is: 147.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.08 : 330.16 = 98.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.08/330.16 = 98.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.08x = 330.16 × 98.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.08x = 32,461.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,461.33/220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.50

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