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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.33, 326.23 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.33, 326.23 and 140.03 is: 210.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.33 : 326.23 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.33/326.23 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.33x = 326.23 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.33x = 45,681.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,681.23/217.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.19

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