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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.65, 325.79 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.65, 325.79 and 155.80 is: 233.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.65 : 325.79 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.65/325.79 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.65x = 325.79 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.65x = 50,758.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,758.08/217.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.21

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