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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.15, 329.99 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.15, 329.99 and 143.17 is: 214.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.15 : 329.99 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.15/329.99 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.15x = 329.99 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.15x = 47,245.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,245.17/220.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.60

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