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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.74, 332.91 and 144.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.74, 332.91 and 144.89 is: 217.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.74 : 332.91 = 144.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.74/332.91 = 144.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.74x = 332.91 × 144.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.74x = 48,234.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,234.91/221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.53

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