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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.54, 326.58 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.54, 326.58 and 145.18 is: 217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.54 : 326.58 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.54/326.58 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.54x = 326.58 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.54x = 47,412.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,412.88/217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.95

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