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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.01, 325.55 and 70.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.01, 325.55 and 70.80 is: 106.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.01 : 325.55 = 70.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.01/325.55 = 70.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.01x = 325.55 × 70.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.01x = 23,047.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,047.31/217.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.21

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