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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.41, 324.66 and 72.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.41, 324.66 and 72.13 is: 108.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.41 : 324.66 = 72.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.41/324.66 = 72.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.41x = 324.66 × 72.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.41x = 23,416.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,416.10/216.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.20

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