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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.33, 330.59 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.33, 330.59 and 98.58 is: 147.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.33 : 330.59 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.33/330.59 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.33x = 330.59 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.33x = 32,589.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,589.56/220.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.91

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