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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.57, 326.36 and 144.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.57, 326.36 and 144.91 is: 217.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.57 : 326.36 = 144.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.57/326.36 = 144.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.57x = 326.36 × 144.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.57x = 47,292.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,292.83/217.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.37

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