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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.36, 322.62 and 143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.36, 322.62 and 143 is: 214.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.36 : 322.62 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.36/322.62 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.36x = 322.62 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.36x = 46,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,134.66/215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.22

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