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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.14, 330.18 and 98.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.14, 330.18 and 98.43 is: 147.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.14 : 330.18 = 98.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.14/330.18 = 98.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.14x = 330.18 × 98.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.14x = 32,499.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,499.62/220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.63

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