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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 330.86 and 98.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 330.86 and 98.99 is: 148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 330.86 = 98.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/330.86 = 98.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 330.86 × 98.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 32,751.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,751.83/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.45

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