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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.09, 330.30 and 98.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.09, 330.30 and 98.29 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.09 : 330.30 = 98.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.09/330.30 = 98.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.09x = 330.30 × 98.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.09x = 32,465.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,465.19/220.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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