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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.55, 330.95 and 98.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.55, 330.95 and 98.78 is: 148.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.55 : 330.95 = 98.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.55/330.95 = 98.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.55x = 330.95 × 98.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.55x = 32,689.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,689.83/220.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.22

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