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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.13, 330.08 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.13, 330.08 and 98.36 is: 147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.13 : 330.08 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.13/330.08 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.13x = 330.08 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.13x = 32,464.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,464.53/220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.48

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