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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.48, 330.58 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.48, 330.58 and 98.80 is: 148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.48 : 330.58 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.48/330.58 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.48x = 330.58 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.48x = 32,661.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,661.30/220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.14

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