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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.88, 326.94 and 96.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.88, 326.94 and 96.15 is: 144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.88 : 326.94 = 96.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.88/326.94 = 96.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.88x = 326.94 × 96.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.88x = 31,435.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,435.28/217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.28

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