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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 330.03 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 330.03 and 143.10 is: 214.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 330.03 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/330.03 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 330.03 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 47,227.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,227.29/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.58

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