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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.82, 330.97 and 98.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.82, 330.97 and 98.94 is: 148.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.82 : 330.97 = 98.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.82/330.97 = 98.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.82x = 330.97 × 98.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.82x = 32,746.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,746.17/220.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.29

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