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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.17, 330.41 and 98.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.17, 330.41 and 98.57 is: 147.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.17 : 330.41 = 98.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.17/330.41 = 98.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.17x = 330.41 × 98.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.17x = 32,569.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,569.59/220.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.93

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