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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.68, 326.25 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.68, 326.25 and 145.32 is: 217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.68 : 326.25 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.68/326.25 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.68x = 326.25 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.68x = 47,410.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,410.65/217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.80

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