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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 331.56 and 144.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 331.56 and 144.51 is: 216.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 331.56 = 144.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/331.56 = 144.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 331.56 × 144.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 47,913.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,913.74/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.35

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