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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.98, 326.96 and 80.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.98, 326.96 and 80.86 is: 121.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.98 : 326.96 = 80.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.98/326.96 = 80.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.98x = 326.96 × 80.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.98x = 26,437.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,437.99/217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.29

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