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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217, 325.50 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217, 325.50 and 88.75 is: 133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217 : 325.50 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217/325.50 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217x = 325.50 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217x = 28,888.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,888.13/217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.13

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