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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.27, 325.41 and 159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.27, 325.41 and 159.35 is: 238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.27 : 325.41 = 159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.27/325.41 = 159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.27x = 325.41 × 159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.27x = 51,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,854.08/217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.66

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