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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.85, 326.83 and 63.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.85, 326.83 and 63.77 is: 95.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.85 : 326.83 = 63.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.85/326.83 = 63.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.85x = 326.83 × 63.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.85x = 20,841.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,841.95/217.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.67

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