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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.64, 326.36 and 80.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.64, 326.36 and 80.68 is: 120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.64 : 326.36 = 80.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.64/326.36 = 80.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.64x = 326.36 × 80.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.64x = 26,330.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,330.72/217.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.98

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