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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.48, 323.21 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.48, 323.21 and 143.32 is: 214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.48 : 323.21 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.48/323.21 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.48x = 323.21 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.48x = 46,322.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,322.46/215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.97

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