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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 330.78 and 143.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 330.78 and 143.95 is: 215.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 330.78 = 143.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/330.78 = 143.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 330.78 × 143.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 47,615.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,615.78/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.93

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