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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.50, 326.25 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.50, 326.25 and 65.50 is: 98.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.50 : 326.25 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.50/326.25 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.50x = 326.25 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.50x = 21,369.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,369.38/217.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.25

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