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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.52, 326.28 and 145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.52, 326.28 and 145.70 is: 218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.52 : 326.28 = 145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.52/326.28 = 145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.52x = 326.28 × 145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.52x = 47,539.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,539.00/217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.55

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