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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.29, 326.03 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.29, 326.03 and 80.40 is: 120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.29 : 326.03 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.29/326.03 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.29x = 326.03 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.29x = 26,212.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,212.41/217.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.63

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