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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.28, 326.21 and 179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.28, 326.21 and 179.31 is: 269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.28 : 326.21 = 179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.28/326.21 = 179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.28x = 326.21 × 179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.28x = 58,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,491.82/217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.21

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