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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.91, 327.17 and 144.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.91, 327.17 and 144.57 is: 217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.91 : 327.17 = 144.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.91/327.17 = 144.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.91x = 327.17 × 144.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.91x = 47,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,298.24/217.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.06

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