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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.92, 330.72 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.92, 330.72 and 143.66 is: 215.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.92 : 330.72 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.92/330.72 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.92x = 330.72 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.92x = 47,511.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,511.24/220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.06

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