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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.42, 324.49 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.42, 324.49 and 143.22 is: 214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.42 : 324.49 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.42/324.49 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.42x = 324.49 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.42x = 46,473.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,473.46/216.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.74

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