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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.42, 325.91 and 80.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.42, 325.91 and 80.38 is: 120.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.42 : 325.91 = 80.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.42/325.91 = 80.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.42x = 325.91 × 80.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.42x = 26,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,196.80/217.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.49

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