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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.24, 330.25 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.24, 330.25 and 143.24 is: 214.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.24 : 330.25 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.24/330.25 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.24x = 330.25 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.24x = 47,305.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,305.01/220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.79

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