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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 324.92 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 324.92 and 114.22 is: 170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 324.92 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/324.92 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 324.92 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 37,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,112.36/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.96

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