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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.02, 332.61 and 144.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.02, 332.61 and 144.71 is: 216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.02 : 332.61 = 144.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.02/332.61 = 144.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.02x = 332.61 × 144.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.02x = 48,131.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,131.99/222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.79

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