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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217, 325.50 and 65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217, 325.50 and 65 is: 97.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217 : 325.50 = 65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217/325.50 = 65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217x = 325.50 × 65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217x = 21,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,157.50/217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.50

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