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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.07, 325.52 and 80.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.07, 325.52 and 80.08 is: 120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.07 : 325.52 = 80.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.07/325.52 = 80.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.07x = 325.52 × 80.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.07x = 26,067.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,067.64/217.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.09

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