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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.92, 323.88 and 143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.92, 323.88 and 143.92 is: 215.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.92 : 323.88 = 143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.92/323.88 = 143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.92x = 323.88 × 143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.92x = 46,612.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,612.81/215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.88

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