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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.24, 330.36 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.24, 330.36 and 98.50 is: 147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.24 : 330.36 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.24/330.36 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.24x = 330.36 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.24x = 32,540.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,540.46/220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.75

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