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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.50, 330.50 and 98.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.50, 330.50 and 98.69 is: 147.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 330.50 = 98.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/330.50 = 98.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 330.50 × 98.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 32,615.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,615.64/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.92

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