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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.80, 323.16 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.80, 323.16 and 143.44 is: 214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.80 : 323.16 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.80/323.16 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.80x = 323.16 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.80x = 46,354.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,354.07/215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.80

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