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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.16, 325.88 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.16, 325.88 and 145.16 is: 217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.16 : 325.88 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.16/325.88 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.16x = 325.88 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.16x = 47,304.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,304.74/217.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.83

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