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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.87, 325.35 and 80.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.87, 325.35 and 80.01 is: 120.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.87 : 325.35 = 80.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.87/325.35 = 80.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.87x = 325.35 × 80.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.87x = 26,031.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,031.25/216.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.03

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