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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.03, 325.57 and 80.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.03, 325.57 and 80.24 is: 120.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.03 : 325.57 = 80.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.03/325.57 = 80.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.03x = 325.57 × 80.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.03x = 26,123.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,123.89/217.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.37

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