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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.64, 324 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.64, 324 and 144.09 is: 216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.64 : 324 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.64/324 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.64x = 324 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.64x = 46,685.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,685.16/215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.50

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