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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 323.66 and 143.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 323.66 and 143.11 is: 214.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 323.66 = 143.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/323.66 = 143.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 323.66 × 143.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 46,318.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,318.53/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.68

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