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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.99, 331.11 and 143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.99, 331.11 and 143.86 is: 215.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.99 : 331.11 = 143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.99/331.11 = 143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.99x = 331.11 × 143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.99x = 47,633.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,633.48/220.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.55

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