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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.58, 330.56 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.58, 330.56 and 98.88 is: 148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.58 : 330.56 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.58/330.56 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.58x = 330.56 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.58x = 32,685.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,685.77/220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.18

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