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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.93, 331.24 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.93, 331.24 and 97.50 is: 146.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.93 : 331.24 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.93/331.24 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.93x = 331.24 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.93x = 32,297.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,297.08/220.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.19

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