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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.82, 326.52 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.82, 326.52 and 80.82 is: 121.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.82 : 326.52 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.82/326.52 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.82x = 326.52 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.82x = 26,389.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,389.35/217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.15

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