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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.44, 325.53 and 145.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.44, 325.53 and 145.17 is: 217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.44 : 325.53 = 145.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.44/325.53 = 145.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.44x = 325.53 × 145.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.44x = 47,257.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,257.19/217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.33

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