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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.56, 326.22 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.56, 326.22 and 89.28 is: 133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.56 : 326.22 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.56/326.22 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.56x = 326.22 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.56x = 29,124.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,124.92/217.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.87

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