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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.22, 326.10 and 144.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.22, 326.10 and 144.58 is: 217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.22 : 326.10 = 144.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.22/326.10 = 144.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.22x = 326.10 × 144.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.22x = 47,147.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,147.54/217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.05

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