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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.24, 322.56 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.24, 322.56 and 143.16 is: 214.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.24 : 322.56 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.24/322.56 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.24x = 322.56 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.24x = 46,177.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,177.69/215.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.54

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