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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.31, 326.03 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.31, 326.03 and 140.42 is: 210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.31 : 326.03 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.31/326.03 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.31x = 326.03 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.31x = 45,781.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,781.25/217.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.68

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