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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 331.04 and 98.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 331.04 and 98.85 is: 148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 331.04 = 98.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/331.04 = 98.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 331.04 × 98.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 32,724.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,724.24/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.33

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