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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.44, 325.68 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.44, 325.68 and 144.96 is: 217.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.44 : 325.68 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.44/325.68 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.44x = 325.68 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.44x = 47,210.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,210.57/217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.12

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