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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.02, 325.40 and 98.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.02, 325.40 and 98.27 is: 147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.02 : 325.40 = 98.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.02/325.40 = 98.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.02x = 325.40 × 98.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.02x = 31,974.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,974.94/217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.34

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