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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.37, 330.32 and 98.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.37, 330.32 and 98.47 is: 147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.37 : 330.32 = 98.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.37/330.32 = 98.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.37x = 330.32 × 98.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.37x = 32,526.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,526.03/220.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.60

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