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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.63, 326.67 and 212.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.63, 326.67 and 212.73 is: 319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.63 : 326.67 = 212.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.63/326.67 = 212.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.63x = 326.67 × 212.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.63x = 69,492.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,492.51/217.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.32

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