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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 330.48 and 143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 330.48 and 143.57 is: 215.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 330.48 = 143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/330.48 = 143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 330.48 × 143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 47,447.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,447.84/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.36

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