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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 332.72 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 332.72 and 98.44 is: 147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 332.72 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/332.72 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 332.72 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 32,752.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,752.96/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.64

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