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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 325.98 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 325.98 and 144.18 is: 216.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 325.98 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/325.98 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 325.98 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 46,999.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,999.80/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.51

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