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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.67, 330.99 and 143.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.67, 330.99 and 143.41 is: 215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.67 : 330.99 = 143.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.67/330.99 = 143.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.67x = 330.99 × 143.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.67x = 47,467.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,467.28/220.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.11

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