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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.99, 326.98 and 55.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.99, 326.98 and 55.68 is: 83.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.99 : 326.98 = 55.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.99/326.98 = 55.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.99x = 326.98 × 55.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.99x = 18,205.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,205.09/217.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.51

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