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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.56, 324.71 and 143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.56, 324.71 and 143.36 is: 214.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.56 : 324.71 = 143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.56/324.71 = 143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.56x = 324.71 × 143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.56x = 46,548.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,548.69/216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.95

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