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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.33, 326.08 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.33, 326.08 and 95.68 is: 143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.33 : 326.08 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.33/326.08 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.33x = 326.08 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.33x = 31,199.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,199.32/217.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.56

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