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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.79, 324.60 and 143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.79, 324.60 and 143.74 is: 215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.79 : 324.60 = 143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.79/324.60 = 143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.79x = 324.60 × 143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.79x = 46,658.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,658.00/216.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.22

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