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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.59, 331.02 and 98.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.59, 331.02 and 98.78 is: 148.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.59 : 331.02 = 98.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.59/331.02 = 98.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.59x = 331.02 × 98.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.59x = 32,696.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,696.50/220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.22

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