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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.69, 330.96 and 97.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.69, 330.96 and 97.25 is: 145.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.69 : 330.96 = 97.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.69/330.96 = 97.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.69x = 330.96 × 97.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.69x = 32,185.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,185.86/220.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.84

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