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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.91, 326.65 and 80.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.91, 326.65 and 80.86 is: 121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.91 : 326.65 = 80.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.91/326.65 = 80.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.91x = 326.65 × 80.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.91x = 26,410.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,410.88/217.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.20

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