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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.31, 323.16 and 141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.31, 323.16 and 141.98 is: 213.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.31 : 323.16 = 141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.31/323.16 = 141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.31x = 323.16 × 141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.31x = 45,883.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,883.63/215.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.10

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