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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.82, 330.98 and 143.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.82, 330.98 and 143.93 is: 215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.82 : 330.98 = 143.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.82/330.98 = 143.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.82x = 330.98 × 143.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.82x = 47,635.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,635.58/220.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.73

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