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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.28, 326.53 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.28, 326.53 and 159.57 is: 239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.28 : 326.53 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.28/326.53 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.28x = 326.53 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.28x = 52,104.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,104.59/217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.80

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