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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.30, 325.53 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.30, 325.53 and 145 is: 217.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.30 : 325.53 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.30/325.53 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.30x = 325.53 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.30x = 47,201.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,201.85/217.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.22

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