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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.16, 330.14 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.16, 330.14 and 98.48 is: 147.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.16 : 330.14 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.16/330.14 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.16x = 330.14 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.16x = 32,510.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,510.78/220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.67

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