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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.38, 331.70 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.38, 331.70 and 144.08 is: 215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.38 : 331.70 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.38/331.70 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.38x = 331.70 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.38x = 47,790.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,790.20/221.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.87

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