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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.48, 325.86 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.48, 325.86 and 212.44 is: 318.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.48 : 325.86 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.48/325.86 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.48x = 325.86 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.48x = 69,225.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,225.70/217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.31

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