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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.70, 322.77 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.70, 322.77 and 143.34 is: 214.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.70 : 322.77 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.70/322.77 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.70x = 322.77 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.70x = 46,265.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,265.85/215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.49

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