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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.15, 323.33 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.15, 323.33 and 143.46 is: 215.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.15 : 323.33 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.15/323.33 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.15x = 323.33 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.15x = 46,385.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,385.28/215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.60

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