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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.72, 326.26 and 213.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.72, 326.26 and 213.88 is: 320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.72 : 326.26 = 213.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.72/326.26 = 213.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.72x = 326.26 × 213.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.72x = 69,780.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,780.49/217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.51

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