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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.94, 323.04 and 143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.94, 323.04 and 143.30 is: 215.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.94 : 323.04 = 143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.94/323.04 = 143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.94x = 323.04 × 143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.94x = 46,291.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,291.63/214.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.37

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