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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.83, 326.76 and 55.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.83, 326.76 and 55.52 is: 83.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.83 : 326.76 = 55.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.83/326.76 = 55.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.83x = 326.76 × 55.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.83x = 18,141.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,141.10/217.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.28

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