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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.22, 325.80 and 80.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.22, 325.80 and 80.36 is: 120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.22 : 325.80 = 80.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.22/325.80 = 80.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.22x = 325.80 × 80.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.22x = 26,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,181.60/217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.53

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