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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.05, 332.42 and 144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.05, 332.42 and 144.88 is: 216.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.05 : 332.42 = 144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.05/332.42 = 144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.05x = 332.42 × 144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.05x = 48,159.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,159.45/222.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.88

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