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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.12, 325.69 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.12, 325.69 and 88.88 is: 133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.12 : 325.69 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.12/325.69 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.12x = 325.69 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.12x = 28,947.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,947.33/217.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.32

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