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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.03, 323.70 and 143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.03, 323.70 and 143.73 is: 215.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.03 : 323.70 = 143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.03/323.70 = 143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.03x = 323.70 × 143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.03x = 46,525.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,525.40/216.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.37

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