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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.53, 330.86 and 98.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.53, 330.86 and 98.77 is: 148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.53 : 330.86 = 98.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.53/330.86 = 98.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.53x = 330.86 × 98.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.53x = 32,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,679.04/220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.18

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