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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.74, 331.24 and 98.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.74, 331.24 and 98.98 is: 148.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.74 : 331.24 = 98.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.74/331.24 = 98.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.74x = 331.24 × 98.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.74x = 32,786.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,786.14/220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.53

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