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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.08, 330.33 and 98.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.08, 330.33 and 98.37 is: 147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.08 : 330.33 = 98.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.08/330.33 = 98.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.08x = 330.33 × 98.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.08x = 32,494.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,494.56/220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.65

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