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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.47, 330.57 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.47, 330.57 and 98.60 is: 147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.47 : 330.57 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.47/330.57 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.47x = 330.57 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.47x = 32,592.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,592.55/220.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.83

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