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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.63, 330.85 and 98.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.63, 330.85 and 98.97 is: 148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.63 : 330.85 = 98.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.63/330.85 = 98.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.63x = 330.85 × 98.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.63x = 32,743.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,743.73/220.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.41

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