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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.58, 331.08 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.58, 331.08 and 98.87 is: 148.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.58 : 331.08 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.58/331.08 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.58x = 331.08 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.58x = 32,733.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,733.88/220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.40

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