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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.49, 330.44 and 143.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.49, 330.44 and 143.41 is: 214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.49 : 330.44 = 143.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.49/330.44 = 143.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.49x = 330.44 × 143.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.49x = 47,386.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,386.86/220.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.92

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