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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.12, 330.96 and 143.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.12, 330.96 and 143.81 is: 215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.12 : 330.96 = 143.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.12/330.96 = 143.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.12x = 330.96 × 143.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.12x = 47,595.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,595.36/221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.25

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