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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.92, 326.89 and 63.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.92, 326.89 and 63.85 is: 95.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.92 : 326.89 = 63.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.92/326.89 = 63.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.92x = 326.89 × 63.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.92x = 20,870.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,870.29/217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.77

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