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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 330.29 and 98.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 330.29 and 98.43 is: 147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 330.29 = 98.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/330.29 = 98.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 330.29 × 98.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 32,509.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,509.95/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.71

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