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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.47, 326.31 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.47, 326.31 and 95.72 is: 143.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.47 : 326.31 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.47/326.31 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.47x = 326.31 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.47x = 31,232.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,232.52/217.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.62

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