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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 331.04 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 331.04 and 143.56 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 331.04 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/331.04 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 331.04 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 47,524.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,524.10/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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