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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.23, 305.35 and 143.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.23, 305.35 and 143.47 is: 198.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.23 : 305.35 = 143.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.23/305.35 = 143.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.23x = 305.35 × 143.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.23x = 43,809.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,809.51/221.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.02

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