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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.30, 326 and 89.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.30, 326 and 89.04 is: 133.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.30 : 326 = 89.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.30/326 = 89.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.30x = 326 × 89.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.30x = 29,027.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,027.04/217.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.58

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