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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 305.24 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 305.24 and 143.52 is: 198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 305.24 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/305.24 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 305.24 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 43,808.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,808.04/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.08

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