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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.94, 326.70 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.94, 326.70 and 96.27 is: 144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.94 : 326.70 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.94/326.70 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.94x = 326.70 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.94x = 31,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,451.41/217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.32

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