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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.16, 330 and 98.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.16, 330 and 98.35 is: 147.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.16 : 330 = 98.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.16/330 = 98.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.16x = 330 × 98.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.16x = 32,455.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,455.50/220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.42

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