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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.46, 326.14 and 80.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.46, 326.14 and 80.47 is: 120.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.46 : 326.14 = 80.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.46/326.14 = 80.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.46x = 326.14 × 80.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.46x = 26,244.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,244.49/217.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.69

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