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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 330.94 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 330.94 and 143.80 is: 215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 330.94 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/330.94 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 330.94 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 47,589.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,589.17/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.45

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