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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.14, 330.27 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.14, 330.27 and 98.46 is: 147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.14 : 330.27 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.14/330.27 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.14x = 330.27 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.14x = 32,518.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,518.38/220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.72

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