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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.85, 332.62 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.85, 332.62 and 98.39 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.85 : 332.62 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.85/332.62 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.85x = 332.62 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.85x = 32,725.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,725.99/221.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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