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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.48, 323.24 and 143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.48, 323.24 and 143.40 is: 215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.48 : 323.24 = 143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.48/323.24 = 143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.48x = 323.24 × 143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.48x = 46,352.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,352.62/215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.11

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