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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.48, 331.58 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.48, 331.58 and 145.32 is: 217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.48 : 331.58 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.48/331.58 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.48x = 331.58 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.48x = 48,185.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,185.21/221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.56

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