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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.83, 331.15 and 97.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.83, 331.15 and 97.38 is: 146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.83 : 331.15 = 97.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.83/331.15 = 97.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.83x = 331.15 × 97.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.83x = 32,247.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,247.39/220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.03

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