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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217, 325.52 and 65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217, 325.52 and 65 is: 97.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217 : 325.52 = 65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217/325.52 = 65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217x = 325.52 × 65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217x = 21,158.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,158.80/217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.51

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