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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.41, 330.68 and 98.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.41, 330.68 and 98.72 is: 148.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.41 : 330.68 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.41/330.68 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.41x = 330.68 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.41x = 32,642.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,642.58/220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.10

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