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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.14, 325.74 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.14, 325.74 and 145.08 is: 217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.14 : 325.74 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.14/325.74 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.14x = 325.74 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.14x = 47,258.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,258.36/217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.64

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