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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.34, 330.41 and 98.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.34, 330.41 and 98.67 is: 147.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.34 : 330.41 = 98.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.34/330.41 = 98.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.34x = 330.41 × 98.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.34x = 32,601.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,601.06/220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.96

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