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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.22, 325.93 and 95.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.22, 325.93 and 95.46 is: 143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.22 : 325.93 = 95.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.22/325.93 = 95.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.22x = 325.93 × 95.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.22x = 31,115.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,115.01/217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.24

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