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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.30, 326.25 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.30, 326.25 and 144.19 is: 216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.30 : 326.25 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.30/326.25 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.30x = 326.25 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.30x = 47,041.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,041.99/217.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.48

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