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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.36, 325.99 and 80.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.36, 325.99 and 80.43 is: 120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.36 : 325.99 = 80.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.36/325.99 = 80.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.36x = 325.99 × 80.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.36x = 26,219.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,219.38/217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.63

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