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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.50, 331.05 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.50, 331.05 and 143.22 is: 215.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 331.05 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/331.05 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 331.05 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 47,412.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,412.98/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.02

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