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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.84, 326.76 and 80.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.84, 326.76 and 80.81 is: 121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.84 : 326.76 = 80.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.84/326.76 = 80.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.84x = 326.76 × 80.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.84x = 26,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,405.48/217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.22

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