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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 332.38 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 332.38 and 144.60 is: 216.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 332.38 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/332.38 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 332.38 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 48,062.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,062.15/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.85

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