Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217, 325.50 and 80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 217, 325.50 and 80 is: 120
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217 : 325.50 = 80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217/325.50 = 80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217x = 325.50 × 80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217x = 26,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,040/217 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120
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