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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.47, 326.41 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.47, 326.41 and 210.18 is: 315.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.47 : 326.41 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.47/326.41 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.47x = 326.41 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.47x = 68,604.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,604.85/217.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.47

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