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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.04, 323.79 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.04, 323.79 and 144.04 is: 215.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.04 : 323.79 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.04/323.79 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.04x = 323.79 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.04x = 46,638.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,638.71/216.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.88

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