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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.25, 330.50 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.25, 330.50 and 98.52 is: 147.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.25 : 330.50 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.25/330.50 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.25x = 330.50 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.25x = 32,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,560.86/220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.84

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