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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 325.58 and 80.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 325.58 and 80.09 is: 120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 325.58 = 80.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/325.58 = 80.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 325.58 × 80.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 26,075.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,075.70/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.12

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