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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.60, 330.74 and 143.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.60, 330.74 and 143.59 is: 215.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.60 : 330.74 = 143.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.60/330.74 = 143.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.60x = 330.74 × 143.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.60x = 47,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,490.96/220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.28

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