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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.30, 323.91 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.30, 323.91 and 143.94 is: 215.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.30 : 323.91 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.30/323.91 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.30x = 323.91 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.30x = 46,623.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,623.61/216.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.55

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