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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.62, 323.28 and 142.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.62, 323.28 and 142.41 is: 213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.62 : 323.28 = 142.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.62/323.28 = 142.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.62x = 323.28 × 142.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.62x = 46,038.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,038.30/215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.52

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