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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 331.67 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 331.67 and 144.03 is: 216.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 331.67 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/331.67 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 331.67 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 47,770.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,770.79/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.27

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