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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.34, 305.28 and 143.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.34, 305.28 and 143.58 is: 198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.34 : 305.28 = 143.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.34/305.28 = 143.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.34x = 305.28 × 143.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.34x = 43,832.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,832.10/221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.03

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