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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.44, 326.12 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.44, 326.12 and 80.46 is: 120.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.44 : 326.12 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.44/326.12 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.44x = 326.12 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.44x = 26,239.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,239.21/217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.67

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