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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.49, 326.36 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.49, 326.36 and 135.33 is: 203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.49 : 326.36 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.49/326.36 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.49x = 326.36 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.49x = 44,166.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,166.30/217.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.07

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