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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.22, 330.35 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.22, 330.35 and 98.42 is: 147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.22 : 330.35 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.22/330.35 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.22x = 330.35 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.22x = 32,513.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,513.05/220.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.64

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