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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.90, 326.86 and 55.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.90, 326.86 and 55.59 is: 83.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.90 : 326.86 = 55.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.90/326.86 = 55.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.90x = 326.86 × 55.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.90x = 18,168.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,168.24/217.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.38

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