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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.30, 324.75 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.30, 324.75 and 143.19 is: 214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.30 : 324.75 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.30/324.75 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.30x = 324.75 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.30x = 46,500.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,500.95/216.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.98

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