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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.42, 326.13 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.42, 326.13 and 145.13 is: 217.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.42 : 326.13 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.42/326.13 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.42x = 326.13 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.42x = 47,329.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,329.07/217.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.69

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