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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.59, 332.55 and 144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.59, 332.55 and 144.53 is: 216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.59 : 332.55 = 144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.59/332.55 = 144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.59x = 332.55 × 144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.59x = 48,062.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,062.70/221.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.90

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