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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.80, 326.48 and 140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.80, 326.48 and 140.84 is: 211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.80 : 326.48 = 140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.80/326.48 = 140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.80x = 326.48 × 140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.80x = 45,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,981.44/217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.12

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