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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.46, 326.19 and 55.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.46, 326.19 and 55.14 is: 82.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.46 : 326.19 = 55.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.46/326.19 = 55.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.46x = 326.19 × 55.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.46x = 17,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,986.93/217.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.71

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