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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 330.84 and 143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 330.84 and 143.70 is: 215.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 330.84 = 143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/330.84 = 143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 330.84 × 143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 47,541.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,541.71/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.49

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