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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 301.22 and 144.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 301.22 and 144.57 is: 199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 301.22 = 144.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/301.22 = 144.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 301.22 × 144.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 43,546.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,546.65/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.55

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