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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.14, 330.12 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.14, 330.12 and 98.28 is: 147.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.14 : 330.12 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.14/330.12 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.14x = 330.12 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.14x = 32,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,444.19/220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.38

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