Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217, 325.52 and 103
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 217, 325.52 and 103 is: 154.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217 : 325.52 = 103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217/325.52 = 103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217x = 325.52 × 103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217x = 33,528.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,528.56/217 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154.51
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