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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.46, 325.38 and 215.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.46, 325.38 and 215.03 is: 321.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.46 : 325.38 = 215.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.46/325.38 = 215.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.46x = 325.38 × 215.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.46x = 69,967.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,967.81/217.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.75

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