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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.12, 323.78 and 143.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.12, 323.78 and 143.63 is: 215.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.12 : 323.78 = 143.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.12/323.78 = 143.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.12x = 323.78 × 143.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.12x = 46,502.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,502.18/216.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.17

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