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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.34, 331.46 and 144.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.34, 331.46 and 144.06 is: 215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.34 : 331.46 = 144.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.34/331.46 = 144.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.34x = 331.46 × 144.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.34x = 47,749.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,749.41/221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.73

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