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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.27, 325.70 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.27, 325.70 and 80.25 is: 120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.27 : 325.70 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.27/325.70 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.27x = 325.70 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.27x = 26,137.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,137.43/217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.30

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