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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.56, 323.26 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.56, 323.26 and 143.56 is: 215.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.56 : 323.26 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.56/323.26 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.56x = 323.26 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.56x = 46,407.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,407.21/215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.29

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