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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.02, 325.52 and 80.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.02, 325.52 and 80.04 is: 120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.02 : 325.52 = 80.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.02/325.52 = 80.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.02x = 325.52 × 80.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.02x = 26,054.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,054.62/217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.06

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