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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.67, 332.51 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.67, 332.51 and 98.28 is: 147.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.67 : 332.51 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.67/332.51 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.67x = 332.51 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.67x = 32,678.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,678.59/221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.42

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