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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.74, 326.64 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.74, 326.64 and 197.55 is: 296.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.74 : 326.64 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.74/326.64 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.74x = 326.64 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.74x = 64,527.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,527.73/217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.35

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