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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.47, 326.20 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.47, 326.20 and 87.46 is: 131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.47 : 326.20 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.47/326.20 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.47x = 326.20 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.47x = 28,529.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,529.45/217.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.19

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