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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.22, 325.83 and 145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.22, 325.83 and 145.53 is: 218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.22 : 325.83 = 145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.22/325.83 = 145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.22x = 325.83 × 145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.22x = 47,419.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,419.24/217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.30

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