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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 325.59 and 63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 325.59 and 63 is: 94.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 325.59 = 63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/325.59 = 63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 325.59 × 63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 20,512.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,512.17/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.49

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