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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 301.23 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 301.23 and 143.52 is: 198.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 301.23 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/301.23 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 301.23 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 43,232.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,232.53/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.11

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