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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.20, 325.72 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.20, 325.72 and 80.21 is: 120.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.20 : 325.72 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.20/325.72 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.20x = 325.72 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.20x = 26,126.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,126.00/217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.29

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