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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.81, 332.82 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.81, 332.82 and 144.54 is: 216.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.81 : 332.82 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.81/332.82 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.81x = 332.82 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.81x = 48,105.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,105.80/221.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.88

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