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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.33, 325.79 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.33, 325.79 and 80.28 is: 120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.33 : 325.79 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.33/325.79 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.33x = 325.79 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.33x = 26,152.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,152.79/217.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.34

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