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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.31, 325.76 and 80.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.31, 325.76 and 80.26 is: 120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.31 : 325.76 = 80.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.31/325.76 = 80.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.31x = 325.76 × 80.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.31x = 26,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,145.50/217.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.31

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