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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.08, 333.02 and 98.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.08, 333.02 and 98.63 is: 147.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.08 : 333.02 = 98.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.08/333.02 = 98.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.08x = 333.02 × 98.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.08x = 32,843.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,843.60/222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.89

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