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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.04, 323.10 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.04, 323.10 and 143.08 is: 213.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.04 : 323.10 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.04/323.10 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.04x = 323.10 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.04x = 46,229.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,229.15/216.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.98

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