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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.64, 325.74 and 144.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.64, 325.74 and 144.57 is: 216.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.64 : 325.74 = 144.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.64/325.74 = 144.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.64x = 325.74 × 144.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.64x = 47,092.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,092.23/217.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.38

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