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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.94, 326.86 and 63.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.94, 326.86 and 63.88 is: 95.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.94 : 326.86 = 63.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.94/326.86 = 63.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.94x = 326.86 × 63.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.94x = 20,879.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,879.82/217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.81

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