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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.80, 326.84 and 209.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.80, 326.84 and 209.43 is: 314.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.80 : 326.84 = 209.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.80/326.84 = 209.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.80x = 326.84 × 209.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.80x = 68,449.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,449.05/217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.27

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