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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.12, 329.82 and 143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.12, 329.82 and 143.26 is: 214.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.12 : 329.82 = 143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.12/329.82 = 143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.12x = 329.82 × 143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.12x = 47,250.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,250.01/220.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.66

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