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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.88, 306 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.88, 306 and 144.24 is: 198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.88 : 306 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.88/306 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.88x = 306 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.88x = 44,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,137.44/221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.92

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