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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.49, 331.98 and 144.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.49, 331.98 and 144.51 is: 216.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.49 : 331.98 = 144.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.49/331.98 = 144.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.49x = 331.98 × 144.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.49x = 47,974.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,974.43/221.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.60

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