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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.34, 330.21 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.34, 330.21 and 98.44 is: 147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.34 : 330.21 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.34/330.21 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.34x = 330.21 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.34x = 32,505.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,505.05/220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.52

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