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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 329.82 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 329.82 and 98.24 is: 147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 329.82 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/329.82 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 329.82 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 32,401.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,401.52/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.21

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