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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.08, 330.33 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.08, 330.33 and 98.39 is: 147.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.08 : 330.33 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.08/330.33 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.08x = 330.33 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.08x = 32,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,499.52/220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.67

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