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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.41, 330.56 and 143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.41, 330.56 and 143.91 is: 215.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.41 : 330.56 = 143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.41/330.56 = 143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.41x = 330.56 × 143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.41x = 47,569.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,569.24/220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.83

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