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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.19, 330 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.19, 330 and 98.31 is: 147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.19 : 330 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.19/330 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.19x = 330 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.19x = 32,442.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,442.30/220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.34

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