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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.32, 326.46 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.32, 326.46 and 131.88 is: 198.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.32 : 326.46 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.32/326.46 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.32x = 326.46 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.32x = 43,053.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,053.54/217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.11

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