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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217, 325.22 and 108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217, 325.22 and 108.84 is: 163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217 : 325.22 = 108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217/325.22 = 108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217x = 325.22 × 108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217x = 35,396.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,396.94/217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.12

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