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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.52, 326.52 and 211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.52, 326.52 and 211.28 is: 317.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.52 : 326.52 = 211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.52/326.52 = 211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.52x = 326.52 × 211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.52x = 68,987.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,987.15/217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.15

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