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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 327.51 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 327.51 and 193.32 is: 291.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 327.51 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/327.51 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 327.51 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 63,314.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,314.23/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.66

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