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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.07, 323.89 and 71.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.07, 323.89 and 71.70 is: 107.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.07 : 323.89 = 71.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.07/323.89 = 71.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.07x = 323.89 × 71.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.07x = 23,222.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,222.91/216.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.48

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