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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.00, 331.60 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.00, 331.60 and 143.94 is: 215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.00 : 331.60 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.00/331.60 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.00x = 331.60 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.00x = 47,730.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,730.14/221.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.98

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