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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.30, 330.24 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.30, 330.24 and 98.50 is: 147.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.30 : 330.24 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.30/330.24 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.30x = 330.24 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.30x = 32,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,528.64/220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.66

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