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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.88, 327.32 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.88, 327.32 and 131.44 is: 197.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.88 : 327.32 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.88/327.32 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.88x = 327.32 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.88x = 43,022.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,022.94/217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.46

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