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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.88, 325.90 and 145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.88, 325.90 and 145.59 is: 217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.88 : 325.90 = 145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.88/325.90 = 145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.88x = 325.90 × 145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.88x = 47,447.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,447.78/217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.77

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