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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.31, 325.96 and 54.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.31, 325.96 and 54.99 is: 82.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.31 : 325.96 = 54.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.31/325.96 = 54.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.31x = 325.96 × 54.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.31x = 17,924.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,924.54/217.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.49

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