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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.72, 323.44 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.72, 323.44 and 143.44 is: 215.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.72 : 323.44 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.72/323.44 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.72x = 323.44 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.72x = 46,394.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,394.23/215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.07

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