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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.36, 325.94 and 80.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.36, 325.94 and 80.38 is: 120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.36 : 325.94 = 80.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.36/325.94 = 80.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.36x = 325.94 × 80.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.36x = 26,199.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,199.06/217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.53

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