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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.86, 332.97 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.86, 332.97 and 144.64 is: 217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.86 : 332.97 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.86/332.97 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.86x = 332.97 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.86x = 48,160.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,160.78/221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.08

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