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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.81, 332.78 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.81, 332.78 and 144.92 is: 217.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.81 : 332.78 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.81/332.78 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.81x = 332.78 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.81x = 48,226.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,226.58/221.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.43

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