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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.10, 325.76 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.10, 325.76 and 144 is: 216.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.10 : 325.76 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.10/325.76 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.10x = 325.76 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.10x = 46,908.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,908.72/217.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.07

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