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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.26, 325.80 and 80.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.26, 325.80 and 80.42 is: 120.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.26 : 325.80 = 80.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.26/325.80 = 80.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.26x = 325.80 × 80.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.26x = 26,199.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,199.21/217.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.59

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