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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.42, 331.97 and 144.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.42, 331.97 and 144.47 is: 216.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.42 : 331.97 = 144.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.42/331.97 = 144.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.42x = 331.97 × 144.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.42x = 47,957.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,957.32/221.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.59

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