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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.72, 330.98 and 98.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.72, 330.98 and 98.82 is: 148.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.72 : 330.98 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.72/330.98 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.72x = 330.98 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.72x = 32,707.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,707.44/220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.19

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