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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 329.28 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 329.28 and 142.44 is: 213.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 329.28 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/329.28 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 329.28 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 46,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,902.64/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.10

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