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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.54, 332.06 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.54, 332.06 and 144.36 is: 216.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.54 : 332.06 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.54/332.06 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.54x = 332.06 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.54x = 47,935.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,935.46/221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.38

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