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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.47, 326.40 and 144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.47, 326.40 and 144.14 is: 216.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.47 : 326.40 = 144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.47/326.40 = 144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.47x = 326.40 × 144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.47x = 47,048.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,048.11/217.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.34

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