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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.46, 326.33 and 89.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.46, 326.33 and 89.21 is: 133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.46 : 326.33 = 89.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.46/326.33 = 89.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.46x = 326.33 × 89.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.46x = 29,111.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,111.45/217.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.87

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