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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.22, 325.85 and 80.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.22, 325.85 and 80.27 is: 120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.22 : 325.85 = 80.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.22/325.85 = 80.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.22x = 325.85 × 80.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.22x = 26,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,154.48/217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.41

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