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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.41, 325.86 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.41, 325.86 and 143.33 is: 214.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.41 : 325.86 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.41/325.86 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.41x = 325.86 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.41x = 46,703.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,703.88/217.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.82

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