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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.67, 332.60 and 144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.67, 332.60 and 144.59 is: 216.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.67 : 332.60 = 144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.67/332.60 = 144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.67x = 332.60 × 144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.67x = 48,088.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,088.25/221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.94

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