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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.31, 325.83 and 144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.31, 325.83 and 144.10 is: 216.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.31 : 325.83 = 144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.31/325.83 = 144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.31x = 325.83 × 144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.31x = 46,952.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,952.10/217.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.06

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