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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.47, 330.84 and 97.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.47, 330.84 and 97.08 is: 145.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.47 : 330.84 = 97.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.47/330.84 = 97.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.47x = 330.84 × 97.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.47x = 32,117.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,117.95/220.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.68

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