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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.31, 330.55 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.31, 330.55 and 98.49 is: 147.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.31 : 330.55 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.31/330.55 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.31x = 330.55 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.31x = 32,555.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,555.87/220.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.77

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