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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.65, 324.09 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.65, 324.09 and 143.96 is: 216.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.65 : 324.09 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.65/324.09 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.65x = 324.09 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.65x = 46,655.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,655.28/215.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.35

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