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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 329.93 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 329.93 and 98.45 is: 147.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 329.93 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/329.93 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 329.93 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 32,479.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,479.47/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.57

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