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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.56, 325.58 and 215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.56, 325.58 and 215.14 is: 321.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.56 : 325.58 = 215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.56/325.58 = 215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.56x = 325.58 × 215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.56x = 70,045.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,045.28/217.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.96

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