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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.13, 332.05 and 144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.13, 332.05 and 144.28 is: 216.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.13 : 332.05 = 144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.13/332.05 = 144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.13x = 332.05 × 144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.13x = 47,907.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,907.81/221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.65

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