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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 332 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 332 and 144.48 is: 216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 332 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/332 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 332 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 47,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,967.36/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.48

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