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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.36, 325.95 and 87.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.36, 325.95 and 87.35 is: 130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.36 : 325.95 = 87.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.36/325.95 = 87.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.36x = 325.95 × 87.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.36x = 28,472.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,472.55/217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.99

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