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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.28, 330.15 and 98.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.28, 330.15 and 98.51 is: 147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.28 : 330.15 = 98.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.28/330.15 = 98.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.28x = 330.15 × 98.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.28x = 32,523.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,523.08/220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.64

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