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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.06, 323.99 and 71.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.06, 323.99 and 71.74 is: 107.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.06 : 323.99 = 71.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.06/323.99 = 71.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.06x = 323.99 × 71.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.06x = 23,243.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,243.04/216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.58

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