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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 332.29 and 98.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 332.29 and 98.00 is: 147.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 332.29 = 98.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/332.29 = 98.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 332.29 × 98.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 32,565.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,565.01/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.04

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