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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220, 329.94 and 143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220, 329.94 and 143.50 is: 215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 329.94 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/329.94 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 329.94 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 47,346.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,346.39/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.21

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