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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 330.69 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 330.69 and 98.55 is: 147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 330.69 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/330.69 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 330.69 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 32,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,589.50/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.79

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