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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.63, 330.99 and 98.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.63, 330.99 and 98.90 is: 148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.63 : 330.99 = 98.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.63/330.99 = 98.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.63x = 330.99 × 98.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.63x = 32,734.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,734.91/220.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.37

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