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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.39, 330.59 and 96.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.39, 330.59 and 96.97 is: 145.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.39 : 330.59 = 96.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.39/330.59 = 96.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.39x = 330.59 × 96.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.39x = 32,056.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,056.83/220.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.46

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