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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.52, 325.08 and 143.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.52, 325.08 and 143.62 is: 215.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.52 : 325.08 = 143.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.52/325.08 = 143.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.52x = 325.08 × 143.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.52x = 46,687.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,687.18/216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.63

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