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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.40, 323.71 and 143.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.40, 323.71 and 143.71 is: 215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.40 : 323.71 = 143.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.40/323.71 = 143.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.40x = 323.71 × 143.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.40x = 46,520.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,520.36/215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.97

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