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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.32, 318.32 and 143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.32, 318.32 and 143.65 is: 215.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.32 : 318.32 = 143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.32/318.32 = 143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.32x = 318.32 × 143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.32x = 45,726.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,726.67/212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.37

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