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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.68, 326.48 and 63.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.68, 326.48 and 63.62 is: 95.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.68 : 326.48 = 63.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.68/326.48 = 63.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.68x = 326.48 × 63.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.68x = 20,770.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,770.66/217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.42

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