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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.68, 326.40 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.68, 326.40 and 145.68 is: 218.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.68 : 326.40 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.68/326.40 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.68x = 326.40 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.68x = 47,549.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,549.95/217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.44

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