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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.22, 313.74 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.22, 313.74 and 72.24 is: 108.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.22 : 313.74 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.22/313.74 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.22x = 313.74 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.22x = 22,664.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,664.58/209.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.33

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