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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.22, 325.69 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.22, 325.69 and 144.94 is: 217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.22 : 325.69 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.22/325.69 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.22x = 325.69 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.22x = 47,205.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,205.51/217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.32

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